Identifying and Navigating Your Personal Triggers for Stress and Pain Management Have you ever suddenly felt overwhelmed or stressed without really knowing why? You might be experiencing a response to a trigger—a specific situation or event that sets off an emotional or physical reaction. Identifying, understanding and managing your personal triggers is an important step… Continue reading Mastering Personal Triggers: A Guide to Stress Management
Fibromyalgia: Signs and Therapies
If you are experiencing unusual chronic pain, you might be wondering if you have fibromyalgia. When first identified by healthcare researchers as a condition of its own, fibromyalgia seemed like a mysterious illness. Now, the signs of fibromyalgia are more easily identified and treated. Symptoms Fibromyalgia (fibro) is recognizable by ongoing, or chronic, musculoskeletal pain… Continue reading Fibromyalgia: Signs and Therapies
The Relationship between Fibromyalgia and Lupus
Lupus and fibromyalgia are both chronic conditions, which have many symptoms that can overlap. Detangling the relationship between fibromyalgia and lupus can be tricky, but it can help you more effectively manage your symptoms and feel better. Breaking Down the Facts Lupus is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own… Continue reading The Relationship between Fibromyalgia and Lupus
Should You Eat Whole Grains if You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis?
By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Living with and managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a healthy way can be a daunting task. From medications and inflammation, to joint pain and stiffness, there are so many things to keep in mind. One important factor that is often overlooked in RA management is nutrition. Research shows… Continue reading Should You Eat Whole Grains if You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Types of Breast Cancer and Their Impact
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer occurs when cells mutate and become cancerous cells that multiply and form tumors in the breast. We’ll explore the various types of breast cancer, which are generally categorized into non-invasive and invasive types.… Continue reading Types of Breast Cancer and Their Impact
Treating Nerve Pain
Nerve pain or neuropathy is not your typical pain issue. For people who have muscle or joint pain, treatment might include ice, heat, over the counter pain meds, and anti-inflammatories. For those living with nerve pain, the treatment is different because the source of pain is different. Nerve pain is caused by damaged peripheral nerves… Continue reading Treating Nerve Pain
How to Help Someone with Bipolar Disorder
Your friend or loved one is suddenly dealing with the onset of some serious mood shifts. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that affects a person’s ability to function in day-to-day life. The swings from extreme energy and fearlessness (mania) to debilitating depression can be a lot for anyone, even bystanders. The good news is… Continue reading How to Help Someone with Bipolar Disorder
Lupus on the Go: Balancing Travel and Self-Care
Whether you’re planning a trip for work or for pleasure, there’s no denying that traveling can be stressful. If you are living with lupus, you might initially think that travel is a huge undertaking, or that it’s just not an option for you. That couldn’t be farther from the truth! You can manage lupus on… Continue reading Lupus on the Go: Balancing Travel and Self-Care
Popular Weight Loss Medication Could Significantly Lower Risk of Diabetes
A new study has shown that a medication commonly used for weight loss, tirzepatide, may also greatly reduce the risk of developing diabetes in people with prediabetes. This exciting discovery is important for millions of Americans at risk for this serious condition. Study Findings Tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss,… Continue reading Popular Weight Loss Medication Could Significantly Lower Risk of Diabetes
Medicare’s New Power to Negotiate Drug Prices Could Save Billions
The federal government is set to save billions of dollars thanks to a new Medicare drug price negotiation program. Consumers, particularly seniors, will also benefit from significant cost reductions. This program, authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, is a major effort by the Biden administration to reduce the high costs of prescription drugs in… Continue reading Medicare’s New Power to Negotiate Drug Prices Could Save Billions