Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication that may be prescribed by your doctor to relieve or prevent nerve pain. Gabapentin is available as an oral tablet, capsule, solution or suspension, and a long-acting tablet see table below. Another name you may see on the prescription label is Neurontin, Gralise, or Horizant. Gabapentin is used to treat… Read More »
Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. People with GAD may anticipate disaster and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. Individuals with GAD find it difficult to control their worry. They may worry more than seems warranted about actual… Read More »
The timing of menstruation, when the uterus sheds its lining, is regulated by the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Partaking in a weekly happy hour may also be the cause of menstruation irregularities. The findings are similar to an older study which found that dysmenorrhea, otherwise known as painful cramps, heavy menstrual flow, premenstrual discomfort… Read More »
Type 2 diabetes is a serious, long-term medical condition. It develops mostly in adults but is becoming more common in children as the rate at which people are developing obesity rises across all age groups. Several factors contribute to type 2 diabetes. Being overweight or having obesity are the biggest risk factors. Atherosclerosis rapidly develops… Read More »