Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood condition characterized by widespread pain, tender points, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and a range of other symptoms. While the exact cause of fibromyalgia remains uncertain, stress is believed to play a significant role in triggering or worsening symptoms. The stress response can lead to muscle tension, increased pain perception,… Continue reading What are the Best Ways to Manage Stress From Fibromyalgia?
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What are the Best Over-The-Counter Medicines for Pain Relief?
Wondering what the best over-the-counter medicine for pain relief is? Instead of going to a doctor for a prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medications are direct and rapid to access. They are also, by far, the most widely used method to treat health problems and pain. Please note that the effectiveness of these medications may vary from… Continue reading What are the Best Over-The-Counter Medicines for Pain Relief?
The Importance of Mental Health Treatment for Black Men and Women
Mental health treatment for black men and women has emerged as a pressing and long-neglected issue. Despite the progress made in the field of mental health, racial disparities persist. Black individuals continue to face unique challenges in accessing and receiving adequate care. Today, PatientsLikeMe delves into the importance of mental health treatment for Black men… Continue reading The Importance of Mental Health Treatment for Black Men and Women
How Digitization Helps Patients Become Their Own Health Advocates
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of people’s lives, including health care. Many physicians and practices were forced to transition from traditional, in-person doctor’s visits to telehealth appointments. Only under more extreme or necessary circumstances were patients allowed in-person visits, and often times they were forced to go to those visits alone and without… Continue reading How Digitization Helps Patients Become Their Own Health Advocates
“Everyone needs a “Me too!” moment” – Member Shannon on exposing her truth
“With every part of me that becomes less than what it used to be, a different part of me usually becomes more than what it used to be. In fact, maybe that’s the point, but it doesn’t make it any less difficult.” Shannon (Sna2164) is a wife, mother, animal lover and writer, living in southern California. She was officially… Continue reading “Everyone needs a “Me too!” moment” – Member Shannon on exposing her truth
We the Patients: New PatientsLikeMe poll finds a unified voice on a U.S. health care plan
Repeal? Replace? Revise? While politicians have spent months debating the details of a U.S. health care plan, a recent poll of 2,755 PatientsLikeMe members has found that patients are largely aligned about components of a strong plan for the country. “Despite the partisan divide in Congress about what should be included in a health… Continue reading We the Patients: New PatientsLikeMe poll finds a unified voice on a U.S. health care plan
It’s Clinical Trials Day, and patients are driving change
Today is Clinical Trials Day – celebrated to bring more attention to public health and also to recognize the contribution of the patients and healthcare professionals who make clinical research possible. At PatientsLikeMe, it’s members who are changing the way clinical trials are designed. Bringing the patient voice to clinical trials has long been part… Continue reading It’s Clinical Trials Day, and patients are driving change
“There were so many people asking the things that I was too afraid to ask”
It’s the 10-year anniversary of the MS community, and we’re sharing a story from one of our members, Jackie (OldSalt). Jackie was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in 2007 and more recently, her condition transitioned to secondary progressive MS (SPMS). She found PatientsLikeMe in 2008 and believes that being part of the site over… Continue reading “There were so many people asking the things that I was too afraid to ask”
Patients at work: Member Nancy on being her own boss
We recently launched a blog series about patients who’ve started (or are gearing up to launch) their own businesses, sparking a discussion around how to manage your health without giving up on your career goals. Say hello to Nancy (@spicerna), who sat down with us to discuss how she finds a balance between living with… Continue reading Patients at work: Member Nancy on being her own boss
When children are the caregivers
In 1998, the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) was founded to help support a silent, vulnerable and hidden population in the United States – the thousands of children who provide care for family members, but are unable to manage their own lives independently. And to show these strong children that they are not alone,… Continue reading When children are the caregivers