What Are You Grateful For? This is a wonderful day. I have never seen this one before.” According to the Oxford dictionary, gratitude is defined as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Maya Angelou Practicing gratitude and giving thanks this time of year may feel standard. But… Continue reading The Power Of Positivity: Join Our Gratitude Challenge
Category: Conditions
Living with a health condition? On the PatientsLikeMe blog, find helpful health information and patient stories about being diagnosed, trying different treatments, and living day-to-day with a chronic condition.
Life With Stage 3 CKD – What Should I Expect?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex and challenging health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Around 15% of US adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease, about 37 million people. Among its various stages, Stage 3 CKD represents a critical point in the disease’s progression. This stage is a significant milestone in… Continue reading Life With Stage 3 CKD – What Should I Expect?
Unlocking the Benefits: Simvastatin (Zocor) for High Cholesterol Management
Medication Overview Simvastatin (Zocor) for High Cholesterol Management Simvastatin, referred to by the brand name Lipitor, belongs to a class of medications known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins. Statins work to lower lipid levels in the body. Lipids are fats found in the blood and include things like cholesterol and triglycerides. When… Continue reading Unlocking the Benefits: Simvastatin (Zocor) for High Cholesterol Management
Managing Diabetes with Metformin (Glucophage): Your Complete Guide
Medication Overview Metformin (Glucophage) for Diabetes Metformin is a drug belonging to the biguanide class of medications. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved metformin as an antidiabetic agent in 1994 for the treatment of type II diabetes. It is incredibly effective at lowering blood sugar levels and reducing complications and death related to diabetes.… Continue reading Managing Diabetes with Metformin (Glucophage): Your Complete Guide
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) for Heart Health: Benefits and Uses
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Medication Overview for Heart Health Atorvastatin, or Lipitor, belongs to a class of medications known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins. Statins work to lower lipid levels in the body. Lipids are fats found in the blood and include things like cholesterol and triglycerides. When you have high lipid levels, you… Continue reading Atorvastatin (Lipitor) for Heart Health: Benefits and Uses
Delicious Holiday Desserts for Kidney-Friendly Celebrations
With the holidays right around the corner, dreams of pumpkin pie or sugar cookies may be dancing in your mind. Desserts are an essential part of the holiday season and can bring our loved ones closer together! Can desserts fit in a kidney-friendly diet? How to Enjoy Kidney-Friendly Holiday Desserts Desserts and sweet treats can… Continue reading Delicious Holiday Desserts for Kidney-Friendly Celebrations
What Lifestyle Changes Can Help Manage Lupus Symptoms?
Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect individuals in various ways, leading to a wide range of symptoms and challenges. It is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs. This results in inflammation, pain, and various symptoms that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys,… Continue reading What Lifestyle Changes Can Help Manage Lupus Symptoms?
Staying Healthy as the Temperatures Drop: Winter Weight Management Tips
Staying Healthy During Winter As winter blankets the world in snow and chill, it’s easy to succumb to the temptation to hibernate. The colder months often bring a decrease in physical activity, an increase in comfort food cravings, and a general sense of lethargy. However, maintaining good health and fitness during the winter months is… Continue reading Staying Healthy as the Temperatures Drop: Winter Weight Management Tips
Your Guide to Levothyroxine (Synthroid) for Hypothyroidism Management
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Medication Overview Levothyroxine, referred to by its brand name Synthroid, treats hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a thyroid condition characterized by low production of thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism management is also indicated in surgery and radioactive iodine therapy for the treatment of thyroid cancer. Normally, the thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are… Continue reading Your Guide to Levothyroxine (Synthroid) for Hypothyroidism Management
Is Multiple Sclerosis Treatable if Caught Early?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex and often debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. Before delving into early detection and treatment, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of what Multiple Sclerosis is. MS is a chronic and unpredictable disease of the central nervous system, which comprises the brain and spinal cord.… Continue reading Is Multiple Sclerosis Treatable if Caught Early?