Profound fatigue, the hallmark of the disorder, can come on suddenly or gradually and persists or recurs throughout the period of illness. Unlike the short-term disability of an illness such as the flu, CFS symptoms linger for at least six months and often for years. The cause of CFS remains unknown. Click here to continue reading this article ...

The symptoms of epilepsy are complex. A seizure can be as subtle as staring off into space for a few moments, as if daydreaming. Other types of seizures cause more dramatic symptoms, including uncontrollable movements, loss of consciousness, stiffening, jerking, and loss of some bodily functions, among other symptoms. Click here to continue reading this article ...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain and reduced pressure pain threshold (tender points). People with fibromyalgia may also experience fatigue, sleep disturbances, stiffness, deep tenderness, soreness and achiness, increased headaches or facial pain, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness and problems multitasking. Click here to continue reading this article ...

Women experience migraines three times more frequently than men. Researchers have found that migraines have a greater overall impact on the lives of female sufferers, affecting their self-esteem, professional development and family and social life. Click here to continue reading this article ...

You may hear nociceptive and neuropathic pain referred to as "acute" and "chronic" pain. Pain specialists prefer the terms nociceptive and neuropathic because they better define the parameters of the pain experience. The more scientific terms enable clinicians to zero in on where and how to begin diagnosis and treatment. Click here to continue reading this article ...

Sjogren's syndrome may occur alone (referred to as primary Sjogren's syndrome), or it may be associated with other autoimmune/rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, polymyositis and scleroderma. When Sjogren's occurs with another autoimmune disease it is called secondary Sjogren's syndrome. Click here to continue reading this article ...

Chronic pelvic pain is characterized by pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic area that has been present for at least six months. Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is characterized by pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic area that has been present for at least six months. Click here to continue reading this article ...