There are some fascinating facts about migraine headaches that not everyone may realize. Approximately twenty-eight million Americans suffer from migraines. By age fifteen, five percent of people have had a migraine headache. This percentage increases with age. However, the cause of migraines remains a mystery. Research has revealed that there […]
What is fibromyalgia? It is a very common condition, affecting 5 million of those living in the USA. It is chronic and causes widespread pain throughout the body. It is difficult to diagnose because most lab tests come back normal. It is believed the reason for this has to do […]
Headaches are all too common in today’s world. Knowing which type of a headache a person is suffering from can help them know how to treat it properly. There are five common headaches that are similar, yet quite different. Let’s take a look at each one to help determine which […]
If a person suffers from chronic fatigue, they will try to relate just how debilitating the extreme tiredness that goes along with it is. It is beyond the feeling a person gets from extreme physical labor all day. It does not go away with rest or extra sleep. It is […]
The spine plays a vital role in the overall health of the human body. The spine consists of small bones that are called vertebrae. The uppermost bones of the spine are the upper cervical bones. Their job is to allow you to have flexible movement of the head and also […]
People that suffer from migraine headaches can testify as to how much impact they can have on a person’s life. In particular, family life can be affected negatively. A study conducted involving 574 people with migraines revealed that more than half of them felt they were more likely to argue […]
The symptoms of fibromyalgia often seem to occur spontaneously and with little reason. However, a study from the 90s actually connected fibromyalgia with physical trauma. In the research, this connection existed in more than 60% of cases. What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder that is chronic. Consider the […]
An article by the BBC states that some headaches can be completely avoided. It refers to the fact that many people are treating their headaches at home in the UK by using over-the-counter painkillers. This is usually the first thing most people with headaches try. However, there is something to […]
If a person has musculoskeletal stiffness and widespread pain throughout the body, they may be suffering from fibromyalgia. Ten percent of the population is affected, with most of those diagnosed being women between the ages of twenty and fifty. What other symptoms go along with the pain? Extreme tiredness, possibly […]
What is fibromyalgia and who does it affect? Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects up to twenty million people. Generally, women are diagnosed ten times more often than men. It causes muscle pain and fatigue. Pain and sensitivity are felt throughout the body. Some other symptoms are problems with […]
