Have you recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM) or think that you might have it? We are a South Dakota-based fibromyalgia doctor, and we can help you understand your condition and find a fitting solution for your unique situation. Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that causes intense, chronic, and widespread pain, and heightened sensitivity to [...]
What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a false feeling that you or everything surrounding you is spinning when there is no movement at all. The sensation is similar to what you experience when riding a fast, spinning carnival ride that has stopped suddenly. Vertigo is unpleasant to deal with and can be dangerous if it hits [...]
In case you were wondering how frequent migraines are, the condition affects as many as 1 billion people in the world and around 39 million people in the United States. Women are three times more likely to have migraines than men are. Migraines are known for a pulsating or throbbing headache on one or both [...]
BPPV, which stands for benign positional paroxysmal vertigo, is a disorder of the inner ear which causes sudden episodes of vertigo upon changing the position of the head. Vertigo is defined as the sensation of spinning or whirling (of either the individual or their surroundings) and loss of balance. BPPV is one of the most [...]
If you have been searching for a South Dakota based fibromyalgia doctor, we’d like to introduce you to a natural therapy that has been able to resolve fibromyalgia in several case studies. The first key to combating fibromyalgia is understanding the many debilitating symptoms and how they relate to the upper cervical spine. Symptom 1 [...]
Migraines tend to be both debilitating and extremely inconvenient for those suffering from them, to the point that they can interrupt time with family, friends, and even affect job performance and involvement. If you are suffering from this neurological disorder, you can be sure that you are not alone. Migraines are one of the most [...]
Vertigo is a condition in which a person’s equilibrium proves faulty. People experiencing vertigo will randomly have episodes in which they feel the world and their bodies are spinning; however, in reality, there is no spinning movement occurring. Anyone who spins themselves for long enough and then stops in order to trick their body into [...]
Migraines and headaches of many types are one of the most prevalent symptoms for someone to develop after a head injury and for some, these headaches can persist for a long time after the initial injury. Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is more common than you may think. Every year in the U.S. alone, approximately [...]
Vertigo is the sensation of spinning. You may feel as if you or the things around you are spinning. Vertigo is the false sense of motion. Children often create the feeling of vertigo by spinning around and around until they feel dizzy. This type of vertigo is called self-induced vertigo and only lasts for a [...]
A migraine is referred to as a primary headache disorder, meaning it is not caused by any other illness or condition. It is known for recurring head pain that can be moderate to severe and is described as pounding or throbbing. Most of the time, the head pain is one-sided, but this is not always [...]
Meniere’s disease is a problem involving the inner ear and affects your hearing and balance. It normally occurs in only one ear at a time. However, in half of those who are diagnosed with it, it develops in the other ear over time. It can affect anyone at any age but is most common in [...]
Meniere’s disease can prove overwhelming at times to the person suffering from it. It is known for episodes of: Nausea Hearing loss Ringing in the ears Vertigo A feeling of fullness in the affected ear Unfortunately, caring for Meniere’s can be frustrating for both patients and doctors alike. Most often, symptoms are treated individually to [...]
Headaches happen so often that almost everyone has experienced them at one time or another. There are various kinds of headaches, each with their own set of symptoms. Understanding which headache you are suffering from can help when trying to find a way to care for it, as they do not all respond equally. Five [...]
