September is pain awareness month in the US, and that means it is time to help people better understand the chronic pain conditions that affect millions of Americans. Perhaps the most misunderstood pain condition is fibromyalgia. We’re going to take a look at some of the lesser known symptoms of this chronic pain disorder, including [...]
Taking medication is often the solution that people go for every time they experience a headache. After all, it’s what doctors mostly recommend. While aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen can stop a headache in its tracks, over-the-counter pills cannot prevent the next headache from occurring. In fact, they could be the actual cause. You read [...]
Vertigo may be one of the most common symptoms that a person can experience, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of incorrect information on the Internet. We’re going to take a look at a few of the most common misconceptions regarding the diseases and conditions that cause vertigo. In the end, we will [...]
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition, but it also has a whole host of other symptoms that can make it even more debilitating. For example, patients may struggle with cognitive symptoms, depression and anxiety, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, and more. Medications are hit and miss in their usefulness, and they may also cause a number of [...]
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, there are three primary categories of non-drug treatments for migraine patients. We’re going to discuss these three different types of care, and then we will take a closer look at a therapy that has provided significant improvements for migraine patients in a number of case studies. Lifestyle Changes that [...]
Meniere’s disease is a syndrome causing episodes of spinning vertigo (where you feel as if you or the things around you are spinning), hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Meniere’s disease is very unpredictable. In between attacks, you will most likely have a period of symptom-free relief. Meniere’s impacts people of all ages [...]
Whether you have recently been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome or have a loved one who is battling with it, the more you know about this health condition, the better. While much is still to be learned about chronic fatigue syndrome, there is also a lot of information that just isn’t common knowledge yet. We’re [...]
Do you suffer from headaches on a seemingly constant basis? If you have 15 or more headache days per month, then you are dealing with a chronic headache condition. One way to reduce the frequency of headaches is to know what triggers an episode. However, it is even more important to find the underlying cause [...]
Vertigo is a false sensation of movement that can be totally incapacitating for people who experience it. It is often described as the feeling of spinning or whirling, and can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and loss of balance. People who suffer with vertigo turn to many approaches in order to find relief. In many [...]
Fibromyalgia is chronic pain condition that has been shrouded in mystery, making it tough for the 5 million+ Americans who are coping with it to find relief. We’re about to debunk 3 common fibromyalgia myths to clear up some of the confusion surrounding this common and chronic health condition. Myth #1: Only Adult Females Are [...]
