Before we can talk about the triggers for fibromyalgia, you must first know what exactly it is. Fibromyalgia is actually the second most common musculoskeletal condition, surpassed only by osteoarthritis. However, it is quite often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. The characteristics of fibromyalgia include widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. Due to these … Read more
There are several different types of painkillers. They come in both natural and synthesized types and most are available in various strengths. First of all, the pain relief that is given by analgesics works by blocking the pain signals from travelling to the brain or they interfere with the brain being able to understand the … Read more
Few plants are as world-famous as marijuana. In between having numerous uses (including for clothing, paper and animal feeding) and being used as a recreational drug, marijuana is debated a lot. Is it OK to legalize it? Is it better for it to stay illegal? Should it be a medical option? There are many questions … Read more
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
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
The Complexities of Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis is classified as an autoimmune disease. Like other diseases in this category,the immune system attracts and destroys its own tissue, because it believes it is a virus. With MS the attack occurs along the myelin sheath, the tissues that covers the spinal cord and nerve endings. This creates … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and other symptoms such as sleep problems, cognitive difficulties, and mood disorders. While the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, it is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. One of the environmental … Read more
Studies have shown that pain can affect mood, behaviors, and activities. It can increase stress, fatigue and exacerbates diseases. Emotions, stress, fatigue, increased sensitivity, previous pain and trauma can increase our pain perception. Can Multiple Sclerosis cause pain? If so, what are the locations and what can I do to decrease these painful symptoms? What is … Read more
Multiple Sclerosis, or MS is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, which is classified as the central nervous system. What happens is the body’s immune system sees its own tissue as antigens and tries to get rid of this harmful invader. This creates what doctors refer to as lessons or plaque along … Read more
Chronic pain can be hard to manage for a variety of reasons, but it also has a trickle-down effect on personal relationships. Dealing with long-term pain is, no doubt, difficult enough by itself, but it can also alienate people from friends and family. It is important to both foster and maintain those relationships. On their … Read more