You may be surprised to hear that about three times as many women as men are affected by migraines as adults. Over the course of one month, 25% of these women will experience 4 or more severe attacks. If you’ve ever had a migraine, you’ll know that it can take you out of commission for [...]
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia might be so closely related, that some people in the healthcare world consider them to be two names for the same thing. Regardless of your diagnosis, the likelihood is that you suffer from widespread pain and fatigue that's impossible to shake. Common Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia [...]
The pain of a migraine is extremely debilitating. It may sound a little strange, but a person can actually have another headache in addition to a migraine at the same time. These are sometimes referred to as mixed tension headaches, transformed migraines, or chronic migraines. No matter what the name is, the pain is horrible, [...]
Vertigo is often described as the sensation that either a person or the things around him are spinning. One of the most common forms of vertigo is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and is brought about by moving the head or neck suddenly. A Study on Osteoporosis and Vertigo A recent study focused on the [...]
It is quite common for fibromyalgia to flare up when one becomes pregnant. There is much debate as to why this happens, but no one has come to a conclusive answer. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Pregnant Women Some common symptoms that one may experience while pregnant and suffering from fibromyalgia are: Severe cramping of muscles [...]
Chronic headaches are seen in 3 to 5% of the population around the globe. This means that these people have a headache for more than 15 days out of a 30-day period. Recent research has revealed that people in this situation may actually be losing brain tissue. Types of Chronic Headaches There are a number [...]
Vertigo is one of the main symptoms of Meniere’s disease. Episodes of Meniere’s typically last up to 6 hours. Sodium can be responsible for worsening of symptoms. Along with vertigo, Meniere’s is accompanied by: Ringing in the ears Hearing loss of low tones Vertigo Care Caring for vertigo and Meniere’s often includes taking medications to [...]
Since the vast majority of fibromyalgia sufferers are young women, it is important to learn about how it affects you throughout pregnancy. Some symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as fatigue and nausea, are also pregnancy symptoms, so it might even be difficult to tell what's causing them. Things to Know if You're Pregnant and Have [...]
Migraines seem to be a common condition in today’s world. As much as 12% of those living in the USA suffer from some sort of migraine issue. Migraines affect more women than men. Migraine Management The answer from the medical community to help patients cope with migraines is a prescription of one kind of another [...]
Vertigo, often described as the sensation of spinning while standing or sitting still, is a condition of the vestibular system. What are some of the conditions associated with vertigo? Positional Vertigo – This is the most common form of vertigo and results from sudden movements of the head. It is particularly common when a person [...]
Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are health conditions that can leave someone feeling despondent at the time of diagnosis. One may feel that he or she is now subject to a lifetime of pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and cognitive issues with very little in the way of options. What are the common relief for these [...]
Once a person has experienced a migraine, the greatest dread may become not knowing when the next one will strike. Some have migraines so often that they live in fear of when the next one may occur, resulting in added stress and anxiety. Not only is pain an issue with migraine sufferers, it often disrupts [...]
Disequilibrium is a frightening reality that many must deal with as they age. It involves the feeling that one cannot walk normally without a fall. Sometimes the ground may feel like it is coming up to meet you. This condition becomes more common the older one is. It is no wonder that one in three [...]
Chronic fatigue syndrome can feel like an uphill battle against exhaustion that doesn't want to quit. Regardless of the amount of rest, the fatigue is always present to some degree. To make matters even more challenging, chronic fatigue syndrome is a very complex disorder that is yet to be well explained. Many theories as to [...]
Fibromyalgia can be difficult to diagnose and even harder to cope with. By the time a person gets a diagnosis, he or she has been through multiple tests to rule out other illnesses, numerous doctor’s visits, and a gamut of other things that has him so worn out it is hard to manage. Classic Signs [...]
