Today we are going to dive into the world of fibromyalgia and the intriguing link it shares with eye symptoms. Fibromyalgia, a pesky chronic condition that messes with our muscles and throws a curveball our way, has more tricks up its sleeve than we might have imagined. You see, alongside the usual aches and pains, … Read more
Multiple sclerosis is a condition that attacks the coating of the brain and spinal cord called myelin. When this coating is attacked, it results in multiple scars and lesions on the spinal cord itself. This is what the name refers to. These lesions cause the flow of signals from nerves to the brain to be … Read more
When the immune system begins to misbehave it may not act in a way that helps your body, but can create many different painful conditions. With all of the types of autoimmune disorders the immune system is either not functioning enough or it is functioning too well and attacking healthy tissues in your body. Autoimmune … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and widespread disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its prevalence, there is still much that remains unknown about the condition. One thing that experts do agree on, however, is that fibromyalgia causes a range of physical changes to the body. These changes are broad and can affect … Read more
Depression is a mood disorder, causing persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. It can also be referred to as major depression, clinical depression, or major depressive disorder. It affects the way you feel, behave, and think and can lead to a variety both emotional and even physical problems. You might possibly have difficulty … Read more
Endometriosis is a condition that largely affects women in their childbearing years. Tissue that would normally grow inside the uterus as a part of the uterine lining, is found growing outside of the uterus. It usually isn’t dangerous or will even be noticed, but it can cause pain and other symptoms in some women. The … Read more
Chronic pain is pain that has lasted longer than three to six months. Some have placed the transition from acute to chronic pain at twelve months. Still, others say that “acute” pain lasts thirty days or less, and chronic pain is pain that lasts more than six months. Subacute pain is in the middle- lasting … Read more
Anxiety is a term describing a state of inner turmoil, which is often accompanied by nervous behaviors, including negative thinking and physical disorder. Most people with anxiety feel an overwhelming sense of dread, particularly over something that may have already happen or will happen in the future. Although anxiety shares many traits similar to fear, … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a disorder involving the intestines. IBS results in stomach pain, cramping and/or bloating, and either constipation or diarrhea. IBS is a long-term condition, but there are a few things you can do in order to reduce your symptoms. Your symptoms may be worse one day and better … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a condition affecting around 6% of the population in the US. It affects both men and women, although almost 90% of those suffering are women. The condition causes chronic pain to develop across the body, but doctors are still unsure why. For this reason, Fibromyalgia is categorized as an idiopathic condition. How do … Read more