Women With Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is the second most common musculoskeletal condition affecting more than 12 million Americans. Most of the affected patients (approximately 80%) are women between the age of 25 to 60. Fibromyalgia is frequently misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Fibromyalgia symptoms include widespread joint pain and fatigue, depression, chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, numbness and tingling in the fingers and …
Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and the Brainstem
Fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Fibromyalgia is a little understood illness that still has the stigma of not being a real disease to many ignorant people and doctors. However, people who do have fibromyalgia would argue that the reality of their life with fibromyalgia includes pain, stiffness, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. Perhaps studies of brain changes and chronic pain may …
Testing for Multiple Sclerosis
What you should Expect On Monday, we explained what Multiple-sclerosis is, and we explored what some of the symptoms are. There are many diseases that may manifest some of the same symptoms as MS, so it is important to not jump to conclusions. Since there are many diseases that mimic MS, doctors will run a battery of tests to see …
Multiple Sclerosis: Common Causes and Symptoms
Common Causes and Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Everyone wants their child to grow up to live a happy and normal life, and everyone grows up hoping they will live a happy and normal life. Most people do, but some receive reports from doctors that change their lives. One of the most devastatingly life changing reports a person can receive from a …
Drug-Free Remedy for Fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a little understood illness that still has the stigma of not being a real disease to many ignorant people and doctors. However, people who do have fibromyalgia would argue that the reality of their life with fibromyalgia includes pain, stiffness, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. Perhaps studies of brain changes and chronic pain may help researchers and doctors better understand illnesses like …
Migraines and Panic Disorders Linked According to New Research
Migraines and Panic Disorders Migraines.com wrote a recent article highlighting the link between migraines and panic disorders. The Mayo Clinic defines migraines as an “intense throbbing or pulsing in one area of the head, and is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.” WebMD defines panic disorders as “sudden attacks of fear and nervousness, as …
Fibromyalgia? General Chiropractic May Not Be Enough!
Can a Car Crash Lead to Fibromyalgia? In the June 2011 edition of the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. Dr. Nimira Alibhoy DC presents the case of a 45-year-old female with a history of two major head traumas and 10 car accidents leading to complaints of an 11 year history of fibromyalgia. The history from the study is quite …
Migraines, Vision Loss, and Upper Cervical
Retinal Migraine Have you been experiencing strange symptoms in one of your eyes? Seen flashing lights, suffered temporary blindness or seen patterns in your visual field? Have you been to your medical doctor and received a diagnosis of retinal migraine? Have you been told that medications are the only answer for your headaches? The problem may actually be one of …
New hope for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Sufferers
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a similar condition called Fibromyalgia are very common conditions seen in an upper cervical chiropractic office. What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? The Mayo Clinic describes it this way… “Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn’t improve with …
Alternative to Fibromyalgia Drugs: Upper Cervical
Looking for an Alternative to Fibromyalgia Drugs? Living with Fibromyalgia is no easy task. It is a condition that affects every aspect of a person’s life. But it becomes easier to live with when friends and family of those who suffer from it understand how it affects a person’s ability to live a pain free life. There are many symptoms …
Does Guaifenesin Work for Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a complicated condition that can involve all body systems. There are many so called medication cures available, such as Lyrica, Welbutrin and Guaifenesin. The problem is no medication is without side effects despite what the websites tell you. Today we are going to look at one of the most common medical treatments available Guaifenesin. What is Guaifenesin? According to drugs.com …
Natural Headache Relief in Graham Washington
90% of Americans Have Headaches A recent press release by the American Chiropractic Association, that appeared in several news outlets. The release, and several associated news articles discuss how chiropractic helps people who suffer from headaches. The ACA release begins by noting, “If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are …
Old Whiplash Injuries Linked to Vertigo
Old whiplash injuries linked to a variety of different chronic conditions An injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement of the head, backward, forward, or sideways, is commonly referred to as “whiplash.” While the term “whiplash” is most frequently used to describe auto accident injuries (in which a person is rear-ended, hit head-on, or hit from the side), …