Have you ever been standing still and all of a sudden felt as if the room was spinning or that you were spinning? If so, you have experienced vertigo. An attack of vertigo can come on suddenly and last a few minutes or as long as a few hours. Sometimes, you may deal with vertigo [...]
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) does not discriminate against race, gender, or age. Anyone can get CFS and, unfortunately, children are not excluded. A study performed in the United Kingdom observed 542 children in the age ranges of 12 to 18. All of them had chronic fatigue and as many as 29 percent also had depression. [...]
Migraines are not something anyone wants to experience. Unfortunately, they are a reality for some 39 million Americans. Worldwide, 1 billion people suffer from this debilitating neurological condition. Contrary to popular belief, migraines are not just ordinary headaches. They are much more severe, and they are often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light, [...]
Vertigo is the subject of much research. Recently, a study observed patients with vertigo who had been in a vehicle accident and were subsequently diagnosed with whiplash. As many as 80 percent of them showed a decrease in the amount of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This fluid is responsible for cushioning the brain, and [...]
Vertigo is well known for the sensation that you or the things around you are spinning. You may wonder why this occurs. It is often due to a problem in the inner ear. But inner ear problems may be a symptom of something a little deeper: a problem in the neck area. What Conditions Cause [...]
Migraines are very common, affecting as many as 1 billion people worldwide and 39 million in America alone. Women are affected 3 times more often than men. It is nearly impossible to describe the pain associated with migraines unless you actually experience them yourself. It is very debilitating, often causing the sufferer to have to [...]
It may be surprising to learn that it is possible that neck pain and visual problems are connected. The following are disorders of the eye or have visual disturbances as a symptom: Meniere’s disease Migraines Diplopia Pink eye Exophthalmos Vertigo If you seek care for these conditions, you might start by seeing your primary care [...]
Meniere’s disease is an extremely frustrating condition. It can be unpredictable, as it often hits you out of nowhere and may not happen again for a few weeks or months. Some people find themselves suffering attacks frequently and for days or even weeks at a time. This can cause them to have anxiety over not [...]
Fibromyalgia is a difficult enough condition to deal with without the additional burden of a healthcare professional who doesn’t take it seriously. The added stress of a doctor who does not seem to have compassion for what you are dealing with may actually serve to increase stress levels – a well-known trigger of fibromyalgia flare-ups. [...]
If you are suffering from migraines, you may be tempted to asked yourself a lot of questions that begin with the dangerous phrase “What if.” What if I didn’t lose my job due to my health condition? What if I didn’t miss out on that important family gathering? What if I could do the things [...]
