Did you know that over 15 million people in the United States and Europe combined have some sort of nerve pain? When it occurs, it can be quite confusing. At its worst, it can be excruciating, even debilitating. On the other hand, at best, it can be just slightly annoying. Most of the time, individuals … Read more
Sleeplessness, also known as insomnia, is a very common sleep disorder. Individuals suffering from sleeplessness have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. This means that they end up not getting enough sleep or not getting quality sleep and they don’t feel refreshed when they wake up. Sleeplessness can be an acute, or short-term, problem … Read more
Tendonitis, or tendinitis, is irritation and/or inflammation of a tendon, which is the thick, fibrous cord attaching your muscles to your bones. This condition results in pain and tenderness just outside of a joint. While it is true that tendonitis can occur in anywhere in your body that a tendon is located, it most commonly … Read more
RLS, or restless leg syndrome, is a disorder that affects the part of the nervous system related to the legs, causing an urge to move them. Since RLS typically interferes with sleep, it is also considered to be a sleep disorder. Symptoms of RLS Individuals suffering from RLS typically complain of an uncomfortable feeling in … Read more
You have no doubt heard of lupus, but you may have a few questions about it, such as: What is lupus? Who gets lupus? Are there different types of lupus? What Is Lupus? First of all, you should know that lupus is considered an autoimmune disease. This is where the immune system begins to attack … Read more
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis affecting approximately 10-30 percent of individuals who have psoriasis. Psoriasis is a condition that includes thickened patches of skin that are silvery, red, or white in color. Typically, these patches appear on the scalp, elbows, and knees. Typically, individuals are diagnosed first with psoriasis and the psoriatic arthritis … Read more
