Raise awareness about chronic illnesses by understanding their impact, symptoms, and the importance of support and education.
Understanding CFS Physical Condition New research suggests that in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, because a specific biomarker of inflammation is present for years. So people with chronic fatigue syndrome frequently find it difficult to understand how they feel exhausted and painful. Because most people suffering from the disorder have had their symptoms dismissed as being “all in their minds,” so much like a mental illness. Therefore that’s not necessarily true. New research shows the…
Understanding IBS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a non-inflammatory, chronic (or ongoing) condition. While it is often compared to inflammatory diseases of the intestine (IBD) such as the disease of Crohn, IBS is different. It affects only the colon. The tissues are also not damaged by IBS. Given these key differences, due to its symptoms, IBS can still be a concern. Nonetheless, according to the research, these signs were felt by as many as 1…
Pregnancy involves many changes and a variety of symptoms at times. You may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) if you are pregnant and have frequent diarrhea or unbearable constipation. IBS is a type of gastrointestinal disorder that does not function properly in your intestines. During pregnancy, symptoms of IBS may worsen due to hormonal changes. There is no evidence, however, that after birth, people with IBS have worse symptoms. IBS has a wide range of…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms are unpleasant and may be embarrassing. It’s never fun to cramp, bloat, nausea, or diarrhea. Yet there are several changes in lifestyle and home remedies that you can try to help. Because everybody’s body is different, you should try to avoid pain until you find solutions that work. 1st is Work Out Therefore exercise is a tried and true way of relieving stress, depression, and anxiety for many people especially…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that affects the nerves. This damage often leads to severe symptoms such as: MS can be aggressive and advance rapidly in some people. In other cases, with long periods of inactivity, it can be mild and develop at a much slower pace. In any case, for people with MS, physical therapy (PT) can be an important part of treatment. Read on to learn what PT can do to…
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Knowing the normal progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) because it will help you gain a sense of control and make better decisions. Therefore MS arises when an unusual targeting of the central nervous system (CNS) by the body’s immune system, although it is not considered an autoimmune condition. Because the CNS attack destroys the myelin and the myelin-protected nerve fibers. So the harm disrupts and distorts the spinal cord’s nerve impulses.…
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis and Vision If you have been recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), you probably wonder how the body will be affected by this disease. Most people are familiar with the physical effects, like: Understanding MS Affect Your Vision. At some stage, individuals with MS are likely to experience double vision or blurred vision. You may also lose your sight partially or completely. This often happens at a time with one eye. Those…
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis A chronic, progressive autoimmune condition affecting the central nervous system is multiple sclerosis (MS). MS develops when the myelin is damaged by the immune system that protects the spinal cord and brain nerve fibers. This is called demyelination, which creates problems in interaction between the nerves and the brain. It may eventually damage the nerves. At present, the cause of multiple sclerosis is unclear. Genetic and environmental factors can play a role,…
Just imagine that. You’re happy about life. You’re sharing your life with your dream man. You have a couple of kids, a job that most of the time you enjoy, and hobbies and friends to keep you busy. Instead, the mother-in-law is moving in one day. You don’t know why. You haven’t invited her, and you’re pretty sure, either, that your husband didn’t. You keep thinking she’s going to leave, but you note that her…
My husband and I call “The Dark Years” from 2002 to 2008. I went from a high-energy go-getter virtually overnight to being mostly bedridden, with debilitating aches, increasing tiredness, vertigo, and recurrent bronchitis. Doctors gave me different diagnoses, but the most reliable seemed to be chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or “an unexplained autoimmune disorder.” The worst part of having a condition like CFS apart from the horrible symptoms, the loss of health, and the indignity…