What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurological disorder. It causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Typically symptoms begin gradually, but become more severe over time. As nerve cells die, involuntary movements, tremors and shaking commonly appear. Many of the symptoms of Parkinson’s can… Continue reading Causes of Parkinson’s Disease
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.
Chronic Conditions Common in Minorities
Around the globe, race and ethnicity play a role in people’s health and wellness. Genetics may predispose some minorities to chronic health conditions and culture or lifestyle may also be a factor. But we must also consider health disparities among minority groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines health disparities as preventable… Continue reading Chronic Conditions Common in Minorities
What Is the Function of the Respiratory System and How Does Lung Cancer Impact This?
Lung cancer is a serious disease that can significantly affect our bodies, especially the respiratory system. The respiratory system is our body’s main way of taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide. In this blog, we’ll learn how how lung cancer impacts the respiratory system, the circulatory system, and common symptoms that patients… Continue reading What Is the Function of the Respiratory System and How Does Lung Cancer Impact This?
9 Rare Heart Diseases
Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death among American men and women. One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Although coronary artery disease is the most common heart condition, there are a number of other diseases to watch out for! In fact, there are over 30 distinct types of heart disease,… Continue reading 9 Rare Heart Diseases
Common Women’s Health Conditions
When you think of women’s health, you probably think of conditions specific to the biologically female body. This includes pregnancy, gynecological concerns, menopause and breast cancer. But there are many common women affected health conditions outside of these select few that greatly impact women around the globe. Johns Hopkins reports, “Many health issues affect women… Continue reading Common Women’s Health Conditions
Chronic Pain Management: Meeting Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life
What Are Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life? When you think about your fundamental needs, what comes to mind? At first, you might consider basic necessities like food, water, and shelter. However, fundamental needs are dynamic, encompass so much more, and will continue to evolve over time. Fundamental needs are the things that everyone… Continue reading Chronic Pain Management: Meeting Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life
A Promising New Approach for Lupus: What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?
CAR T-Cell Therapy is a promising new treatment to reduce the impact of lupus and the inflammatory response. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or Lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect many different parts of the body. Patients may encounter a range of symptoms depending on the specific systems of the body that are impacted.… Continue reading A Promising New Approach for Lupus: What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?
Bipolar Disorder and BPD: Similarities and Differences
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) are two commonly diagnosed mental health conditions. These conditions are considered rather serious. When left untreated, both bipolar disorder and BPD can significantly impair a person’s life. Although bipolar disorder and BPD have some similar symptoms, they are caused by completely different things. In this piece, we… Continue reading Bipolar Disorder and BPD: Similarities and Differences
How to Navigate Gaining Weight in a Healthy Way with Cancer
Healthy Weight Gain With Cancer Cancer and its treatments can bring a multitude of challenges, including unexpected and often unwanted weight loss. If you or a loved one has experienced this, you are not alone. This weight loss can result from many different factors such as reduced appetite, nausea, treatment side effects, and increased metabolic… Continue reading How to Navigate Gaining Weight in a Healthy Way with Cancer
Taking Charge of Your Pain: What’s Within Your Control
Control your pain by understanding what’s within your control Living with chronic health issues can quickly become overwhelming. Managing medications, navigating physical limitations, handling multiple health conditions, and coping with pain can make it feel like your life is spiraling out of control, especially during flare-ups. In these moments, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed and… Continue reading Taking Charge of Your Pain: What’s Within Your Control