Diagnosing fibromyalgia can take a long time. Why is it so difficult? Can’t a doctor just match the list of symptoms to what a person is dealing with and give a diagnosis? Unfortunately, the process is much more involved. Fibromyalgia is known for: Tingling in the hands and feet Widespread pain throughout the body Brain […]

Vertigo is often described as the sensation that the person or the things in his environment are spinning even if there is no movement. It is a relatively common health problem, particularly for those over the age of 40. About 40 % of adults in this age group have at least one experience with vertigo […]

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work and doctor visits around the world.  As we get older, we become more susceptible to experiencing back pain, whether it be because we're not as physically fit as we were when we were younger, or we just have more years of wear and […]

One of the most common health problems in the world is migraines. In the United States, 18% of women suffer from migraines and about 6% of men. One sobering study showed that nearly 27% of those with chronic migraines have considered suicide, while 7% have actually attempted it. The condition is relentless, debilitating, and frustrating […]

Vertigo usually starts in the inner ear. It affects how the brain processes signals about balance, stability, and the body's position in the surrounding space. When a vertigo attack hits, there may be a spinning sensation, either of you or your surroundings. The sensation that is experienced can often be accompanied by other symptoms such […]

Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that affects people of all ages and walks of life. In the past, it was thought that it might be an imagined condition, and some referred to it as being “all in a person’s head.” This is just not the case. However, the underlying problem may lie just a little […]

It may be shocking to learn that as much as 46% of people worldwide have some sort of headache condition. These headaches can be debilitating and have a negative effect on one’s daily routine. Not only are sufferers frustrated, but health care providers also find that it is hard to help their patients cope. What […]

Back pain is so common, it might be difficult to find an adult who has never experienced it at some point.  It can be caused by improper lifting, long periods of sitting, repetitive motions, or a number of other factors.  If a back injury is mild, it may go away on its own within a […]

Fibromyalgia is a widespread pain condition that also can result in fatigue, sleepless, nights, and other debilitating symptoms. Physicians are at a loss for how to care for the condition. As a result, many doctors will simply treat the symptoms, pain symptoms in particular. Opioids are often the prescription of choice. The Well-Documented Dangers of […]

Most people have heard the term vertigo, but not everyone knows exactly what it means. It is similar to dizziness, but it is a feeling of spinning. The person may feel as if he or she is spinning or the room around a person may appear to be moving. The system within the body that […]