What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition that involves battling symptoms of chronic pain, fatigue, and “brain fog” on a daily basis. This relatively-common disease has devastating effects that can ultimately lead to the person becoming legally disabled. Unlike some other diseases (such as various autoimmune diseases and Multiple Sclerosis), bodily tissues of those with Fibromyalgia … Read more
When you have a medical condition, you may be overwhelmed by all of the possible treatments to ease your pain and symptoms. Which option will you choose? The truth is that it is always your physician who can help guide you to the right choice. However, even with their counsel, you may be left with … Read more
Fitting a Diagnosis: Do I Have MS or Fibromyalgia? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Fibromyalgia are two different conditions that sometimes get mistaken for one another before a doctor has the chance to make a concrete diagnosis. This is due to the fact that MS and Fibromyalgia share some overlapping symptoms. They also share some similarities … Read more
An Early Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis can Prolong Quality of Life Chronic illnesses are difficult to live with and can be unpredictable in nature. When a diagnosis can be obtained early on, the symptoms a disease can cause may be treatable. An early diagnosis of a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can lead to the … Read more
Diagnosis Dilemma: Fibromyalgia or Lupus? One of the most frustrating aspects of having any chronic, incurable disease is the diagnosis process. Patients don’t want to hear words like “may” or “could be.” Most patients find that knowing the exact diagnosis is preferable to uncertainty. Begin the Diagnosis Process. According to the Arthritis Foundation, distinguishing fibromyalgia from … Read more
When a person says that they have pain in their feet, often most people think that this is arthritis. In fact, this is the most common reason for a person having pain in their feet. In most cases a person may have intense burning pain, numbness or even tingling due to the nerves being injured … Read more
Living with Ulnar Nerve Palsy (UNP) can be a tough feat. The constant uncontrollable shakes, the sore bone and muscle, and the loss of sensation in limbs can all be huge distractions when trying to live your everyday life. So, finding a way to calm and treat these ulnar nerve pain symptoms as effectively as … Read more
What is chronic pain? How does this affect your daily life? Is this something that you can overcome? Is your life over once you have been diagnosed with this? Are you doomed to live the rest of your life alone because you are going to be confined to your home? These are a just a … Read more
Everyone has a favorite position that they sleep in. Some are most comfortable on their back while others prefer to sleep on their stomach. Finally, there are the people who sleep on their side. For those who are side sleepers, it is important to choose a pillow wisely. Side sleepers need more support than those … Read more
Chronic pain has the potential to have a long-term and detrimental impact on our immune system because it is believed to make changes to how our natural genes work. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is defined as a type of pain that is consistent and lasts for a period that exceeds six months. It … Read more