Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder of chronic nature that affects the ability of the brain to control sleep-wake cycles. (R) The occurrence of interrupted sleep by frequently waking up during the night affects many individuals. Even though you might feel relaxed after waking, you would be feeling sleepy almost all day.…
Let’s be blunt here, pain sucks, either chronic or acute. It can be physically and emotionally difficult to do everyday activities. People will experience several challenges and feel it is not worth living anymore. If we all lived pain-free and disease-free we could probably live up to the age 90.…
CRPS stands for complex regional pain syndrome. It is a progressive condition where you feel a sudden or constant pain in an area of your body. Since complex regional pain syndrome is progressive, it can also be considered a chronic condition.…
Do you or a loved one suffer from seizures and have been diagnosed with epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is characterized by abnormal brain activity (R). This abnormal activity leads to patients experiencing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, or loss of awareness.…
Pain is defined as any uncomfortable sensation that we experience. This uncomfortable sensation is usually linked to tissue damage and it is a way for the body to react to prevent further tissue damage. Migraines are characterized by moderate to severe headaches.…
On July 16 at the “How to Thrive With Chronic Illness and Limited Energy” conference featured guest speaker Dr. Suleiman Furmli, the Chief Medical Officer of CareClinic. Chronic illnesses take a huge mental and physical toll on the 12.9% of Canadians who report two or more chronic diseases and 3.9% report 3+ chronic diseases.…
It is estimated that approximately 14.7% of the worldwide population suffers from migraines. Migraines occupy the third spot after tension headaches and dental caries. Migraine represents a chronic condition in 2% of the population, affecting women in a larger percentage than men (hormone-related).…
In the United States, approximately 20% of all adults suffered from chronic pain. An additional 8% experienced the kind of pain which limits activities and thus influences the overall quality of life. Women and older adults, it seems, present the highest risk for such health problems.…
Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic conditions in the world, which affects the central nervous system and the brain. The condition is primarily defined by seizures, which are recurrent and appear unprovoked. There are over 50 million people suffering from epilepsy worldwide, including children.…
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative condition that affects the central nervous system and leads to the appearance of symptoms, among which tremors, lack of balance and slowness of movement are the most common. The condition cannot be cured but rather managed through medication and alternative therapies.…