There’s nothing worse than not being able to sleep. Whether you have difficulty going to sleep in the first place or routinely wake up in the middle
Benign Hypermobility Syndrome — Not so “Benign” After All
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) are members of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome family of connective
The Diseases That Mimic Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
For a long time, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been diagnosed by exclusion of other possible diseases. With the adoption of new diagnostic criteria,
Are you Hyperflexible? Understanding Joint Hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Syndromes
Joint Hypermobility means your joints are overly "stretchy" with a larger range of movement than normal. Joint hypermobility is often identified using
Migraine Relief: 7 Tips to Get Your Migraines Under Control
A lot about migraines is not understood. There’s no single way to get rid of a migraine and what causes them varies from person to person. Many
Am I Having a Migraine? Common Migraine Symptoms and When to See a Doctor
How do I know if I’m having a migraine? How many migraines should I experience before I see a doctor? How bad do the migraines need to be to warrant
Chronic Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Are Related
Insomnia is a common complaint, and most of us have transient insomnia from time to time. As a sleep physician for over 30 years, it has been obvious
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Fatigue is one of the most common as well as most debilitating symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Experienced by over 80% of MS
11 Common Triggers of Migraine Headaches You Can Avoid
As a neurologist at one of the major headache centers in my region, I see a lot of really tough headache and migraine cases. The tough part in
Common Foods and Drinks Can Trigger Migraine
Food and drink that we consume can be the straw that breaks the camel's back, and become the final trigger for the migraine cascade to
Low Back Pain: Why Surgery Is a Bad Idea
Years ago a neurosurgeon friend of mine said jokingly, “surgery is the only answer.” But over the years I’ve come to realize that surgery for back and
The Link Between Sleep Disorders and Your House Pets
In several instances, problems sleeping aren't caused by something going on in your body, but instead something going in your environment. A bed