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| Updated: 1/07 8:19 am |
Published: 1/07 8:17 am |
Dr. Stacy Burnett with St. Vincent Family Clinic in Jacksonville is seeing a lot of patients with congestion. In other words - a stuffy nose.
It's caused by the swelling of blood vessels.
It's happens for many reasons including colds, the flu or allergies. Even some illnesses like the whooping cough can give you a stuffy nose.
Nasal sprays can help - but if you overdo it - it can make matters worse.
See a doctor if you have pain, your stuffy nose lasts longer than 10 days, you have blood or nasal discharge or if you have asthma or emphysema.
Dr. Omatana Kajkennava at the St. Vincent Longevity Center is seeing people suffering with fibromyalgia.
That's usually characterized with long-term pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissue.
Studies have linked fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, depression and anxiety with fibromyalgia.
It's most common among women aged 20 to 50.
Physical therapy, exercise and a good massage can help the pain. Also, antidepressants and muscle relaxers work for some people.
Your doctor may also prescribe anti-seizure medication, sleep aids and pain relievers.
