Osteoporosis Risk Factors That Robbed My Bone Health
Osteoporosis risk factors are important to consider as we age, as this condition often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. That is what happened to me. Thankfully, I asked for a bone density scan. I did so because I knew some of the medications I had been on for...
Symptoms of Pancreatitis
The symptoms of pancreatitis can mimic several things, so the first time I was diagnosed and hospitalized with pancreatitis I was quite surprised. I was sure I had a really bad ulcer, But when I got too sick to stand, I headed to the ER. After they ran some test...
When Was Multiple Sclerosis First Diagnosed?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. The disease has been recognized for centuries, but it was not until the 19th century that it began to be recognized as a distinct clinical entity.The first description of...
How To Get Pain Relief From Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis—a name that sounds more medical mystery than everyday affliction—is the inflammation of the thick band of tissue that stretches across the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes. If you’ve ever experienced it, you know it has a...
A Personal Guide to Managing Spasticity
Spasticity, that stubborn and unwelcome visitor in the life of anyone with multiple sclerosis, is a symptom that refuses to be ignored. It grips our muscles, tugging at them until they stiffen, tighten, and refuse to release, leaving behind a trail of pain and...