What Is Fibromyalgia? Lady Gaga Kept Her Fight Against This Incurable Disease a Secret for Years Jayant Chhabra Summary lady gagaImage by SMP Entertainment, licensed under CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. At least one in ten people experience some form of chronic pain. But not all of them have fibromyalgia….
What Is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy? Medically reviewed by Do-Eun Lee, MD Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Types of Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Key Takeaways Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage in the extremities caused by diabetes. You can help prevent and slow down the progression of diabetic peripheral neuropathy…
How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Impacts Brain Function Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Table of Contents Table of Contents Low Oxygen Levels Reduced Brain Volume Interrupted Sleep Vascular Risk Lower Brain Connectivity Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) harms brain function due to interrupted sleep and reduced oxygen levels while you’re…
An illustration of healthy aging Sohaib Imtiaz, MD, MPH, DipIBLM, is a board-certified lifestyle medicine doctor, digital health physician, and the Chief Medical Officer for Verywell Health. He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing…
Migraine and Your Life: A Guide to Your Daily Well-Being illustration of person having migraine Migraines can be unpredictable and overwhelming, making it hard to commit to plans or handle too much at once. If you feel your migraines are impacting how you live your life, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are ways…
5 symptoms of fibromyalgia in women, learn about them Some women suffer from chronic pain for no reason and it is sometimes ignored. It may be a symptom of fibromyalgia in women, the incidence of which in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is 13.5%, which indicates a high number of infections. The condition requires…
By James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis Key Takeaways Urinary tract infections are a common cause of bladder pain. Bladder pain can include symptoms like frequent urination and blood in urine. Treatment may include diet changes,…
How to Relieve Hip Pain Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Table of Contents Home Remedies for Hip Pain Pain Relievers Complementary and Alternative Medicine Specialist-Driven Procedures Surgery Key Takeaways Resting and using a hip brace or walking cane can help ease hip pain. Exercise like walking and stretching can improve blood flow and…
The Link Between Fibromyalgia and Weather Changes Research is slim, but many people with fibromyalgia have noticed a link Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Table of Contents View All Weather’s Impact Weather Research Other Pain Conditions Why Weather Matters What to Do About It Key Takeaways Weather changes are believed to worsen…
New sensation-suppression theory aims to provide hope for people with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS by Alan Williams, University of Plymouth Fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are debilitating conditions, and patients can feel misunderstood and abandoned, in addition to experiencing a wide range of physical and mental symptoms. Several psychological and biological theories…