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Fibromyalgia linked to heightened risk of death

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…From accidents, infections, and especially suicide, pooled data analysis suggestsRegular physical and mental health monitoring warranted to minimise these risks Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes persistent widespread pain and fatigue, may be linked to a heightened risk of death as a result of vulnerability to accidents, infections, and especially suicide, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal RMD Open. The findings prompt the researchers to call for regular monitoring of patients’ physical and mental health to minimise these risks. It’s not clear what causes fibromyalgia,…

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What can cause morning back pain?

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Morning back pain can stem from a problem with sleeping posture, mattress, or pillows. However, waking up with lower back pain can also indicate an underlying condition, such as degenerative disc disease or fibromyalgia. Waking up with back pain can slow down a person’s start on the day. Determining the cause of the pain can help them identify ways to manage the problem and wake up to more pain-free mornings. This article outlines some of the possible causes of waking up with back pain, along with their associated treatment options.…

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Lady Gaga in hospital with ‘severe physical pain’

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The Poker Face singer was recently at a film festival promoting a documentary in which she reveals her battle with fibromyalgia. Why you can trust Sky News Lady Gaga has cancelled a gig in Rio after being taken to hospital suffering from “severe physical pain”. The singer was due perform at Rock In Rio in Brazil on Friday but announced on her Instagram that she would withdraw, days after revealing she suffers from fibromyalgia. Sponsored link Girl finds strange eggs under her bed – when expert sees it, he turns…

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I am a 49 year old women who has had Fibromyalgia

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I am a 49 year old women who has had Fibromyalgia (hypersensitive) Chronic Faigue Syndrome, a thyroid condition, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder for 18 years.I had just had my 3rd baby at 32 years of age, when I woke up one day and felt like I was hit by a Mack Truck. Other descriptions of my pain include- tooth-ache all over my body, flu-type symptoms but 50 times worse, pain so bad I feel like my legs are “on fire”, not to mention the other 20 symptoms i.e. short term memory problems, cognitive impairments(fibro fog),…

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Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fats

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Your body needs dietary fat, but it’s best to limit some saturated fats By Jennifer Moll, PharmD  Table of Contents The main difference between saturated and unsaturated fat is their form at room temperature and their impact on your health. Dietary fats are important for your body to stay healthy. They provide energy, protect your organs, maintain cell growth, stabilize blood pressure, and help your body to absorb certain nutrients.1 The key is eating healthy types of fat. Saturated fats (including a type called trans fat) tend to stay solid at room temperature and can cause fatty deposits in…

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What Are They and Do They Work? Ear Seeds:

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Ear seeds are everywhere these days. And though the name may call to mind visions of flowering plants sprouting from your earlobes, they’re actually a form of acupressure, which targets acupuncture points without using needles. So what can these tiny but mighty acupressure tools do for you? Acupuncturist Thuy Kim Nguyen, DAOM, LAc​, explains what ear seeds are, what they do and how to use them for the most benefit. What are ear seeds? Based in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), ear seeds are a form of auriculotherapy, which uses acupressure points in the…

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100% VA Disability Rating for Tinnitus: Why You Should Consider Secondary Conditions

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For many veterans, the persistent sounds of tinnitus are a continuous reminder of their service sacrifices.  While tinnitus is the most claimed VA disability, it often results in just a 10% rating. However, when considering secondary conditions linked to tinnitus, a 100% rating is within reach! Read on to learn more. This article delves into understanding tinnitus, its prevalence, and the potential path to a full VA disability rating.  Let’s explore how, with guidance like that from Hill & Ponton, veterans can navigate this complex claim process for the recognition they deserve.…

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4 Conditions Linked to Migraine (and What to Do About Them)

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By Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhD Medically Reviewed by Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhD According to the American Migraine Foundation, many illnesses are more likely to occur in people with migraine — including depression, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, sleep disorders, and others — than can be explained by chance, suggesting these conditions are interrelated in some way. When it comes to chronic migraine, a report from the Headache & Migraine Policy Forum states that nearly 90 percent of people with chronic migraine have another chronic health condition. When you have more than one chronic condition, each must be…

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The do’s and don’ts of wearing a bra for lactating mothers

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Breastfeeding can change the size and texture of your breasts, so you need to change your bra as well. But do you really need to wear a bra? To wear a bra or not wear a bra during breastfeeding? Well, breastfeeding is an integral part of a baby’s development and the mother as well. It can change the size and texture of a woman’s breasts, and your old bra might not fit you anymore! You might want to go for a bra that is more comfortable to help you breastfeed…

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16 Conditions Commonly Mistaken for Multiple Sclerosis

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Many disorders share symptoms with MS, sometimes complicating its, or their, diagnosis. By Becky Upham Medically Reviewed Getting a correct diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a challenge. In fact, a study published in May 2019 in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders suggested that nearly 1 in 5 people with other neurologic conditions are mistakenly diagnosed with MS. These errors in diagnosis likely result from the fact that there is no single test that can determine an MS diagnosis conclusively. Also, not everyone has all of the common symptoms of MS, such as numbness, tingling, pain, fatigue,…

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