Vertigo is an extremely common medical complaint. When you feel like the world is spinning out of control around you, or that you are moving when you're actually still, it can be a frightening experience. There are many causes of vertigo, including Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and several other conditions that cause [...]
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is known for causing extreme tiredness that does not get better with rest or sleep. The reason for this remains unknown. In order to diagnose chronic fatigue, many other illnesses must be ruled out. This means that a person must undergo numerous tests to finally get a diagnosis. This in itself [...]
Headaches can become the bane of a person’s existence. Some may get so painful they result in nausea and vomiting. Headache causes vary. If there is an underlying condition causing the headache, correcting that cause is the way to reduce head pain, not covering over the pain with medication. Why Medications Have Limited Benefit [...]
Sciatica is a painful condition related to inflammation or irritation of a nerve near the spine. Approximately 5% of people experiencing back pain also suffer from sciatica. The pain of sciatica may increase if a person: Sits for long periods of time Walks Climbs stairs Squats Sciatica generally only affects one leg. The symptoms are [...]
Meniere’s disease, so named all the way back in 1861, is a chronic condition that affects the inner ear. Symptoms of Meniere’s include episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus. Meniere’s is considered an incurable disease and is typically managed through dietary changes, medications, and other therapies. Coping with Meniere’s disease can be a [...]
Fibromyalgia affects 10% of the population, with women being afflicted more often than men. People in the age range of 20 to 50 are most at risk. What are some common symptoms of fibromyalgia? Pain throughout the entire body Depression and anxiety Irregular sleep patterns leading to a lack of sleep Irritable bowel and bladder [...]
Many people use the term vertigo when, in fact, they just experience an episode of dizziness. Let’s take a moment to explore the difference between these two conditions. Dizziness is a general term people use to describe several related sensations, including feeling faint, lightheaded, off balance or unsteady, or a spinning sensation. True vertigo is [...]
Most people think that the word migraine is synonymous with headache. While the fact is that most migraines are accompanied by a severe headache, that is just one symptom of the neurological condition. In fact, migraines can occur without a headache in some cases (called a silent migraine), and this can easily lead to a [...]
More often than not, vertigo is the result of a problem with the inner ear. Within the inner ear are fluid-filled canals that act as sensors for our bodies. Movement of this fluid lets the brain know how the head and body are positioned so that balance can be maintained. The inner ear is responsible [...]
Chronic fatigue is a debilitating condition that is characterized by extreme fatigue. The exact cause of chronic fatigue is unknown. However, there is a strong link between head and neck injuries and this condition. No matter the cause, if tissue in the neck becomes damaged it negatively affects the spine causing it to lock in [...]
Sciatica is a medical condition that is known for producing pain radiating down the leg from the lower back. It may go down the back, front, or outside of the leg. The pain is due to irritation of the sciatic nerve that branches from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each [...]
Unfortunately, injuries at work happen, back pain being one common complaint. Sometimes, they are just unavoidable. However, there are things that can be done to help prevent some common injuries. Often these deal with simply changing some habits. Let’s take a look at a few of these and how implementing them can help prevent accidents [...]
There is a very strong link between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic fatigue is feeling tired all the time. No amount of rest or relaxation can help it. Often, a person is told they have chronic fatigue following a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. For a diagnosis to be made the person must have the following [...]
Meniere’s disease is a disorder that affects the inner ear. The inner ear serves two roles; it plays an important part in hearing as well as your sense of balance. When a person is suffering from Meniere’s disease, these two functions can be dramatically compromised. Meniere’s is characterized by episodes of vertigo, which can be [...]