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Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica? This condition causes inflammation of the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the…
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. OVERVIEW What is persistent depressive disorder? Persistent depressive disorder (PDD, formerly known as dysthymia, or…
Digoxin – A Medicine for Heart Problems
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Digoxin is a medicine used to treat certain heart problems like heart failure. Heart failure results when the heart can’t pump blood well enough to supply the body’s needs. If you have…
Cushing’s Syndrome
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is Cushing’s syndrome? Cushing’s syndrome is a disease that occurs when your body makes too much of the hormone cortisol. Also, it can occur from getting too much cortisol from…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is complex regional pain syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition. It can occur after an injury. It usually affects an arm or a leg. It…
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is cervical spondylotic myelopathy? Your spinal cord is a group of nerves that runs from your head to your lower back. The cervical spine is the part in your neck….
Burning Mouth Syndrome
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is burning mouth syndrome? Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the mouth, lips or tongue. The feeling is often described as a burning,…
Burners (Brachial Plexus Injuries)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is a “burner?” A “burner,” also called a “stinger,” is an injury to 1 or more nerves between your neck and shoulder. The condition gets its name from the shock-like,…
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo? Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a problem with the inner ear. It causes you to feel dizzy for a short period or longer. It…
Becoming Parents – What It Means for Couples
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Having a baby changes many things at home, including your relationship with your partner. The following are some tips to help you keep your relationship strong. Path to well being Work together…