My Opinion of Synthroid’s Purported Side Effects
For many patients suffering with thyroid conditions, Synthroid is a lifesaver. One tiny pill can take away the fatigue, depression, constipation, cold intolerance and the … Read more
Muscle Weakness
Twitching Muscles, ALS and Beating Fear
If you’re terrified of ALS because of twitching muscles, here is a complete guide to get you through your most terrifying moments. As you already … Read more
What is Polymyositis?
Polymyositis is a fairly uncommon type of inflammatory disease which leads to very significant muscle weakness. Patients having this condition have muscle weakness that progresses; … Read more
Twitching Muscle Series: Part 6 – Information that Will Reassure You You’ll Be Just Fine
If you have muscle twitching, and no medical insurance, or a ridiculously high deductible, or are not convinced by a negative EMG test, then visit … Read more
Nurse Teaching Plan: Hypokalemia
Nursing Assessment: Hypokalemia is a dangerous electrolyte imbalance that can result in cardiac arrhythmias, flaccid paralysis and rhabdomyolysis (respiratory depression) in some cases. Hypokalemia can … Read more
The Benefits and Risks of Calcium Supplements
Last week I received a call that my grandmother had had a stroke. On the way to the hospital I received another call that it … Read more
Fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis
A person who is very dear to me was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis not too long ago- and just a few days ago, she was … Read more
Twitching Muscles? ALS Panic? Tests for Finger Muscle Strength
Twitching muscles can have some people fearing they have ALS, that incurable fatal disease that causes muscles to waste away. A classic symptom of ALS … Read more
Potassium Imbalance
When I was first diagnosed with high blood pressure the doctor put me on a diuretic, but he gave me potassium supplements to go along … Read more
Tethered Spinal Cord Symptoms & Treatment
The spinal cord is located in the dural tube, which is actually a fluid-filled sac inside the spinal column. This spinal fluid protects the spinal … Read more