The sciatic nerve is the largest peripheral nerve in the body. When someone speaks about sciatica, he is referring to inflammation of the sciatic nerve. This nerve sends information about leg movement and feelings to the brain. The pain of sciatica is pretty intense. It radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve that runs [...]
A Vertigo attack can be extremely disturbing. All of a sudden, the room is spinning around you, and you struggle to maintain balance. Vertigo attacks can also be accompanied by nausea, headaches, sweating, and ringing in the ears. Although there are several causes for vertigo, it’s important to understand how the brain receives signals about [...]
Do your migraines prevent you from fully engaging in your daily life? Dahlof et al. conducted a study of 138 migraine sufferers in order to examine their overall well-being compared to a control group. It was found that the following areas were affected (even when not in a migraine episode): Decreased sleep Lessened vitality Increased [...]
Fibromyalgia is becoming an all too common in the medical world as of late. It is a real disease that is afflicting up to 20 million people living in the United States alone. Women are 10 times more likely to develop it than men. Some of the symptoms include: Problems with bowel and bladder function [...]
When a person suffers from sharp pains in the lower back region, numbness or tingling in the legs, and hip pain, they more-than-likely are dealing with the pain of sciatica. Even though the pain seems to be located only in the lower back, it may be surprising to learn the cause of the pain may [...]
Fibromyalgia can be a very frustrating illness to cope with, not only for the patient but also for the doctor trying to diagnose and treat it. It is defined as a condition that is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness accompanied by fatigue, mood changes, and memory problems. To diagnose fibromyalgia, doctors must do [...]
Vertigo is a condition that affects the inner ear and the brain’s ability to process signals that provide balance and stability. A vertigo attack comes with the sensation that either you or your surroundings are in a spin. This can also lead to a loss of balance, nausea, or even vomiting in more severe cases. [...]
Did you know that 1 in 6 women in the U.S. experience migraines? (1) The pain of migraines can impair your ability to complete your daily activities and can affect your ability to spend quality time with friends and loved ones. 5 Common Migraine Triggers Stress Too much or too little sleep Skipping meals [...]
Sciatica is pain that is felt radiating down the leg from the lower back. The sciatic nerve has five nerve roots that can potentially become compressed or irritated. Many turn to medication, as this is the most convenient way to treat the pain. Eventually, however, the pain will return. It is important to find and [...]
At some point in their lives, many adults will experience a bout of dizziness. In fact, dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium are fairly common symptoms that result in a visit to the doctor. In many cases, the incident is isolated and does not recur. However, for some people, the issue becomes chronic, and this can result [...]
The body’s two longest nerves start in the lower back and continue down through each leg. Five nerve roots attach these two nerves to the spine. If any of those nerves are compressed or irritated in any way, the result is the condition known as sciatica. It is a sharp or searing pain that can [...]
Inability to get a decent night’s sleep is one of the most insidious symptoms of fibromyalgia. In fact, researchers have discovered that regular 8 hour nights of sleep could actually decrease the pain of fibromyalgia. But how can you get enough sleep to help your condition if the condition itself causes sleepless nights? Here are [...]
People usually use the word dizzy to describe both dizziness and vertigo which can cause confusion when speaking with a doctor. Let’s look at the difference between dizziness and vertigo so that you can describe your condition accurately. When a person is dizzy, he or she feels light-headed and maybe feel about to pass out. [...]
Nearly half of people around the world will experience a migraine at some point in their life. Healthcare providers struggle both to diagnose properly and to treat migraines. Most patients expect relief care to mean medication, but since these drugs only try to control symptoms, many patients are looking for a better solution. Dentists are [...]