I Have Intense Pain in the Back of My Head. Is This Something Dangerous? Experiencing intense pain in the back of your head can be frightening, especially when the pain appears suddenly or feels unusually severe. In many cases, pain in this area is caused by common problems such as muscle tension, stress, poor posture, dehydration, or a headache disorder. However, severe or unusual head pain can sometimes be a warning sign of a serious medical condition and should not be ignored. Common Causes of Pain in the Back of…
Read MoreI am having sciatica, neuralgia and migraines. Are these due to epidural anesthesia?
I am having sciatica, neuralgia and migraines. Are these due to epidural anesthesia? I am having sciatica, neuralgia and migraines. Are these due to epidural anesthesia? Epidural anesthesia is commonly used during childbirth and some surgeries, and for most people it is considered a safe form of pain relief. But when symptoms such as sciatica, nerve pain (neuralgia), or frequent headaches/migraines appear afterward, it is natural to wonder whether the epidural is responsible. Can an epidural cause nerve pain? Temporary numbness, tingling or weakness can occur after an epidural, while…
Read MoreI have fibromyalgia and scoliosis with low back pain. Please explain my MRI findings.
I have fibromyalgia and scoliosis with low back pain. Please explain my MRI findings. Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old female. I have low back pain with bilateral hiop and leg pain to the knees for several years. I have fibromyalgia, scoliosis and my left leg is 7m shorter than my right leg. My MRI result indicates: Large broad-based right paracentral disc protrusion at L4-5 and compresses the descending right L5 root and encroached on the descending left L4 root. The disc causes moderate to moderately severe central canal stenosis.…
Read MorePersistent body pain is it leukemia or lymphoma?
Persistent body pain is it leukemia or lymphoma? This Premium Q&A, reviewed and published, features a real conversation between an iCliniq user and a physician. Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old and weigh about 189 pounds. My whole body hurts. I got pain all over the body, pain in the legs and hands. Pain is persistent all the time mostly in the lower feet and hand. I am having pain for the past three months. I just had an appointment with my doctor. He ordered some blood work and told me…
Read MoreTaking Duloxetine? US FDA Warns of Cancer-Causing Impurity in Antidepressa
Taking Duloxetine? US FDA Warns of Cancer-Causing Impurity in Antidepressa SummaryNearly 370,000 bottles of prescription-only duloxetine delayed-release capsules distributed across the US have been recalled following an FDA warning. Duloxetine is commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and certain chronic pain conditions. Duloxetine, a widely prescribed antidepressant, has been recalled in the United States after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found potentially cancer-causing impurities above federal safety limits. According to the Cleveland Clinic, duloxetine is commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and certain chronic pain conditions. The FDA issued…
Read MoreLupus Patients Who Experience Hair Loss Might Have Higher Disease Activity
Lupus Patients Who Experience Hair Loss Might Have Higher Disease Activity BY Barbara Brody Though more studies are needed, researchers believe there’s enough evidence to consider hair loss an ‘indicator of active disease’ in lupus. Hair loss can be a common symptom of lupus, as body-wide inflammation can impact the skin and hair follicles. Most of the time, people who get diagnosed with systemic lupus (the most common kind) find that their hair grows back once they start treatment, but that’s not always the case. According to a new study, lupus patients…
Read MoreDental Health and Fibromyalgia: 5 Facts About Your Teeth, Mouth, and Jaw
Dental Health and Fibromyalgia: 5 Facts About Your Teeth, Mouth, and Jaw Key Takeaways Many people with fibromyalgia experience dental and oral health issues like dry mouth, jaw pain, and tooth problems, and these symptoms are more common than many realize Many MyFibroTeam members have shared about their dental, facial, and oral issues: dry mouth, burning or itchy tongue, tired jaw, and broken teeth. And to some members’ surprise, others report the same experiences and are thankful they’re not alone. “It’s nice to know that it’s not all in my…
Read MoreLady Gaga falls off stage in fan’s arms at Las Vegas Enigma show
Lady Gaga falls off stage in fan’s arms at Las Vegas Enigma show Videos posted to Twitter show the fan fell right on top of Lady Gaga as shocked concertgoers screamed in distress. Lady Gaga performs on New Year’s Eve 2018 in Las Vegas. By Elisha Fieldstadt Lady Gaga might want to “Just Dance” alone from now on. During her latest Enigma Las Vegas residency show at MGM’s Park Theater Thursday, a fan who she had invited on stage tumbled while holding her and the two fell right into the shocked audience below.…
Read More6 Stages of Fibromyalgia I have 3 Stage What is your Stage?
6 Stages of Fibromyalgia I have 3 Stage What is your Stage? What are the stages of fibromyalgia? The stages of fibromyalgia are not well defined, but the condition may affect a localized area of the body at first and later become widespread. In the later stages, the symptoms may worsen. Despite this general progression, fibromyalgia may not advance in a straight line, as it tends to wax and wane, according to an older 2016 study Source. The main symptoms include chronic (long-term) widespread pain, tiredness, and difficulty sleeping. Although doctors generally…
Read MoreMonoclonal Antibodies (mAbs) for Infectious Diseases
Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs) for Infectious Disease About Us Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Preferred Product Characteristics and Target Product Profiles Full Value of Vaccine Assessments (FVVA) Novel Delivery Technologies Burden of Enteric Diseases Monoclonal antibodies for passive immunization of infectious diseases Antimicrobial resistance Product development roadmaps Product Development for Vaccines Advisory Committee Passive immunization for post-exposure prophylaxis or adjunct therapy has been successfully used for over a century to treat suspected exposure or infection against a range of diseases, such as rabies, diphtheria, tetanus, and hepatitis B. For most of these diseases, the…
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