Published via Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) From Years of Pain to a Name: Fibromyalgia Uncovered Abstract Fibromyalgia is a chronic multisystem disorder marked by widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep and mood disturbances, predominantly affecting women. Its multifactorial etiology and diagnosis by exclusion often delay recognition. A multimodal approach, with reassurance,…
Costochondritis Pain FeaturesSharp or stabbing: Often feels sharp, aching, or like a stabbing sensation.Hurts to touch: The exact spot hurts a lot when you press on your breastbone or ribs.Worse with movement: Gets worse when you breathe deeply, cough, sneeze, twist your body, or stretch.Heart Issue Pain FeaturesPressure or squeezing: Feels like heavy weight, tightness,…
Trauma or infection causing your immune system to go into fight mode attacking your central nervous system and even when things have settled it doesn’t stop attacking the nervous system all through the body causing pain and over 200 other symptoms! The primary cause of fibromyalgia is central sensitization, a state where the central nervous…
Doctor Op-Ed: Evolving the Understanding of Skin Type to Embrace Real Diversity Medically reviewed by Raechele Cochran Gathers, MD — Written by Jenny Y Leire Cavia/Stocksy United (top right); ohlamour studio/Stocksy United In almost any major city in the U.S., you can look out on a crowded street and see a breadth of diversity…
Choline and Anxiety, Statins in Your 30s—and 3 More Health Tips This Week Fact checked by Jennifer Klump A study suggests that low choline levels are linked to anxiety. From nutrients that may support mental health to simple habits that boost vitamin D, small daily choices can have a big impact on your well-being….
Eat Earlier, Cool Your Bedroom for Heart Health—and 3 More Wellness Tips This Week Fact checked by Jennifer Klump This week, we’re breaking down the eating habits that are linked to lower body weight, the best morning drinks for kidney health, the ideal bedroom temperature for your heart, what makes a protein source truly nutritious,…
5 Risky Wellness Trends Doctors Want You to Avoid By Stephanie Brown Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Milk being poured from a metal container into another in an outdoor setting Raw milk is among some of the most dangerous health trends this year. Social media is filled with wellness advice, but not all of it…
17 of the Worst Symptoms of Fibromyalgia—and How People Learn to Live with The Fibromyalgia is far more than chronic pain. It is a complex condition that affects the brain, nervous system, muscles, sleep, and overall quality of life. While everyone experiences fibromyalgia differently, many people face a combination of symptoms that can make even…
💚 Fibromyalgia and Rhomboid Muscle Pain: More Than Just a Tight Back Living with fibromyalgia can make even simple movements feel exhausting, and for many people, the area between the shoulder blades becomes one of the most painful spots. The rhomboid muscles, which help stabilize the shoulders and support good posture, can develop persistent…
These Are the Stages of Type 2 Diabetes and How They Progress Stage 1: Insulin Resistance Stage 2: Prediabetes Stage 3: Type 2 Diabetes Stage 4: Type 2 Diabetes With Vascular Complications Diagnosis Key Takeaways Diabetes occurs in four stages: insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes with vascular complications. If insulin…