“My feet have pins and needles.” “I have ants in my pants.” “My arm fell asleep.” Whatever you call it, the tingling feeling known scientifically as paresthesia has affected almost everyone at some point. In these everyday situations, you are probably picturing, the tingling goes away within a few minutes, and we are able to … Read more
Multiple sclerosis is a devastating disease that affects millions of people around the world. Because this disease tends to have clusters in certain areas and in certain families, doctors and researchers have had a difficult time determining the exact cause. Is multiple sclerosis hereditary? Although there has been a great deal of research on this … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a disorder which causes pain in the body that ranges from mild to severe. It can also cause symptoms of fatigue, sleep disruptions, memory issues, and mood problems. Fibromyalgia affects the way the brain processes pain signals, causing a person’s sense of pain to be heightened. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder with no … Read more
How is Skin Lupus Treated? According to the Lupus Foundation of America, 1.5 million Americans are estimated to suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus. The Lupus Resource Center estimates that two-thirds of people diagnosed with lupus experience skin issues with the disorder, called cutaneously, or skin, lupus. What is Lupus? An autoimmune disorder like lupus occurs when … Read more
Is That Pain in Your Feet Neuropathy? Are you a diabetic and are wondering about what possible complications you will suffer? Do you have itching and burning in your feet or ankles? Does it feel like pins are pricking you in your feet? You may have a condition called diabetic neuropathy. You shouldn’t ignore unusual … Read more
Treating fibromyalgia is difficult, in large part because doctors don’t yet fully understand the disorder. In 2008, the Food and Drug Administration approved the antidepressant Cymbalta for use in treating the condition. While this drug improves the quality of life for many fibromyalgia sufferers, there are some potential drawbacks to the treatment. Learning the facts … Read more
Over the last quarter of a century, doctors and scientists have been working to find a way to effectively treat the devastating and life-altering symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Methotrexate (also known as its abbreviated form, MTX) is one of the most popularly prescribed pharmaceuticals for RA and has been at the forefront of treatment … Read more
What You Should Know About Depression and Anxiety If you have experienced depression or anxiety, you likely know just how much it can impair your functioning. Depression and anxiety often occur at the same time in the same individual, and each one comes with its own characteristic set of symptoms. Each one can be very … Read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Signs and Symptoms Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is a disorder of the immune system, which means that the bodily system meant to fight infections and toxins turns on the body itself. In RA, the patient’s immune system attacks and damages the synovial joints. These are joints in the body that are easy to move, … Read more
Dealing with fibromyalgia can be devastating as this condition causes widespread and chronic pain throughout the body. Some experts believe that this disease causes the body to feel pain at higher levels, but there is nothing concrete. The constant angst from this condition can be overwhelming both physically and emotionally. Many patients feel that working … Read more