Lupus: Does It Affect Pregnant Women?

pregnancy and lupus

We’ve come such a long way when it comes to science and technology that we sometimes think we are invincible. And yet, there are so many things we still have to understand – and the medical world is no exception from this. Sure, we now know a lot more about how to treat certain illnesses … Read more

Muscle Spasms in Torso: Causes and Treatments

Muscle Spasms in Torso

You probably already know that a muscle spasms occur when your muscle contracts involuntary. Everyone- no matter what their age or gender- can be affected by muscle spasms. These can be quite painful at times and only after the spasm eases up is the individual able to get some relief. Muscle spasms can occur anywhere … Read more

Treating Migraines with Amitriptyline

amitriptyline and migraines

Over 37 million Americans suffer from migraines, and women are affected three times more often than men are. This type of a vascular headache is typically experienced most commonly by individuals between the ages of 15 and 55. Approximately 70 to 80 percent of those who get migraines have a family history. Less than half of … Read more

Three Possible Causes for Sciatica Pain

what are three possibilites for sciatica

Sciatica is a common form of chronic pain that affects the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the large nerve that extends from the low back down the back of each one of your legs. Some of the symptoms of sciatica include numbness and/or tingling in your legs. The pain occurs when the muscles around … Read more

Lower Body Aches: Why Do Your Legs Ache?

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Achy legs can be hard to live with especially if they flare up at night, keeping you tossing and turning, unable to get comfortable. Around 100 million Americans currently suffer from chronic pain, which is defined as pain that lasts longer than six months. Chronic pain can be continuous or episodic, excruciating or mild, completely … Read more

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Flare-Ups

fibromyalgia flare up symptoms

Fibromyalgia, called FM for short, is a neurological disorder that is characterized by a dull aching pain throughout the body. Your central nervous system is much more sensitive to pain, which causes pain to be widespread. Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose, and quite often is mistaken for other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, or RA. … Read more

9 steps to relieve menstrual cramps

9 steps to relieve menstrual cramps

Your period can be hard enough, but if cramps accompany it, it makes your “time of the month” even more difficult. Cramps are caused when your uterus contracts during your period. When it contracts, it can create pressure on blood vessels and thus momentarily cut off the flow of blood and oxygen to that area. … Read more

How to tell if your child has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

signs and symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

This is a guest post contribution by rheumatoidarthritissymptoms.co We usually associate arthritis with older people, not children. What we are thinking of is osteoarthritis, which is basically the “wear and tear” version of arthritis, resulting from regular use of the joints. There is also a type of arthritis known as rheumatoid arthritis, which is actually an … Read more