Sara McEvoy
88 posts
Sara McEvoy, PT, DPT is a licensed and board-certified doctor of physical therapy. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Boston University. Sara is also a professional freelance writer and copywriter who researches and writes almost exclusively within the health and wellness field.
Posts By Sara McEvoy
Amlodipine Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where amlodipine use is not recommended or usage will have to be adjusted in order to prevent or reduce the risk of…
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Amlodipine – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: Amlodipine or amlodipine besylateBrands: Amvaz®, Katerzia®, Norvasc®Class: Calcium channel blocker (CCB), antianginal agentAvailability: Prescription onlyMolecular Formula…
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Diverticulitis
There’s a lot to know about diverticulitis. Keep reading to learn more about this growing health problem, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and expected outcomes. What…
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Fibromyalgia
Also called:FibrositisDiffuse myofascial pain syndromeFibromyalgia myalgia syndrome (FMS)Muscular rheumatism“Fibro”Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition that affects about 2 to 4…
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History of Fibromyalgia
The term fibromyalgia wasn’t coined until 1976. The condition was first named in 1904 by a British neurologist called Sir William Gowers, who coined the term “fibrositis” (meaning…
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Fibromyalgia Epidemiology
Underdiagnosed CasesAccording to the American Chronic Pain Society, as many as 70 percent of people with fibromyalgia are undiagnosed. This fact means the chronic pain condition could be…
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Fibromyalgia Prognosis
What is the outlook for people with fibromyalgia? This really depends on a lot of factors, including a person’s overall health, whether they have other comorbid conditions, whether they…
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Fibromyalgia Treatment Options
Healthcare providers are able to prescribe a variety of medications that can help manage symptoms of fibromyalgia, even though no medicine or therapy has been explicitly made for…
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How Can You Prevent Fibromyalgia?
There is no proven way to prevent fibromyalgia. But according to Mayo Clinic, improving overall well-being by following a healthy lifestyle, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly…
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Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
There are no specific tests that can be used to diagnose fibromyalgia. Instead, healthcare providers look for a variety of diagnostic criteria determined by a physical exam as well as a…
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