Medical Questions, Gum Sore and Auto-Immune Problems?
Question by Debbie Kromer: Medical Questions, gum sore and auto-immune problems? About 20 yrs ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Since that time I have developed gout in my left knee, Dupuytrens’ in both hands and possibly my feet. I have also been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis of the skin, (they pulled a quarter size lump out of my arm). I had to have all my teeth pulled and before I could start implants I developed a white sore in my lower jaw. There was a biopsy and they checked for 3 different conditions, all negative. This sore is extremely painful and none of the pain or other meds have made any difference. I am now waiting to see a oral pathologist, after seeing a dentist 2 myofascial specialists and neurologist. My Primary wants a cat scan on my lower jaw and neck. This has been going on for about 5 mo. now and I’m getting desperate. Also, I wonder my body seems to come up with a new condition on a regular basis. Any suggestions are greatly apppreciated. ...
Alcohol Abuse Detox: Alcohol ? Drug Detox
Alcohol or drug detoxification is the first step to overcoming addiction and is the process of ridding the body of the toxins which have accumulated through drug or alcohol abuse. In most cases, the withdrawal stage that addicts go through when they discontinue use of their preferred substance typically begins with physical symptoms which can vary in intensity depending upon how long the substance has been used and the level of use. When those who are suffering from substance abuse problems face these symptoms alone, it is often at this stage that they revert to their former habits in order to satisfy their cravings. Without full detoxification, however, residues of the substance can remain in the system and create cravings which last for many years after the substance abuse has been stopped. Read more... ...
Under the Weather
... the Weather For adults who have been diagnosed with seasonal depression, light therapy (in which a person sits in front of a specially designed light source for a certain amount of time each day) has proven to be effective, as have medications and psychotherapy. Read more on Babble Can a Sense of Control Increase Your Lifespan? This loss of control may also increase psychological distress, negative affect, depression, and anxiety. In contrast, people who have high levels of control over their circumstances may actually have better health and be at less risk for illness and … Read more on GoodTherapy.org (blog) Read ...
Stroke Risk Increased by Stress and Depression
by U.S. Army Korea (Historical Image Archive) Stroke Risk Increased By Stress And Depression A recent study shows that psychological distress can have serious health repercussions and can even increase the risk of suffering a stroke. Psychological distress can be characterized by many things but is mainly defined by depression, stress, a … Read more on Empowered News Major depression epidemiology from a diathesis-stress conceptualization Major depression is a widely used diagnostic category but there is increasing dissatisfaction with its performance. The diathesis-stress model is an alternative approach that does not require the (sometimes arbitrary) imposition of categories onto the … Read more on 7thSpace ...