Constant fatigue. Hopelessness. Numbness. Perhaps even a rapid change in your appetite or weight. These are all potential signs that you’re living with depression, and you may not even realize it. And if this is the case, we want to assure you that you are not...
Last month, we explored the double-edged sword that is living with both depression and vascular disease. Specifically, we touched on how and why the two may be related, as well as how some patients experience such comorbidity. But we didn’t want to change the topic until...
We understand that vascular disease is likely to be one of the more frightening diagnoses a patient can receive. After all, with a weakened vascular state may come pain, depression, and — perhaps worst of all — the possibility of amputation. Thus, if you’re left reeling with...
When pain is an ever-present companion, it’s liable to wear you down over time. Particularly in the lower legs, chronic vascular pain can impair your mobility, daily mood, and overall quality of life. Of course, with chronic pain comes a continuation of questions. Thus, if you’re ready...
“Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting 6.7% (more than 16 million) of American adults each year,” Mental Health America reports. That being said, depression may not exactly be at the front of your mind when you remain focused on treating and/or...
While women’s health sounds as though it may be an entirely separate matter from vascular health, the truth is that the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive. That is, as one part of the body exhibits abnormal functioning, so too may it impact other parts of...
It’s no secret that what we eat can have a resounding impact on our health down the road. Moreover, in patients living with the same conditions, certain observable patterns begin to emerge. For example, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), “Many people with PAD have...
You hiss and frown in pain as you reach down to clean the wound on your leg. Again. It’s been several weeks since you first took note of its ugly appearance and you can’t help but wonder: “It should have healed by now… right?” Ideally, it would...
If you feel apprehensive prior to entering your doctor’s office for a scheduled appointment, you’d hardly be alone. Especially where one’s blood vessels are concerned, it’s natural that many patients experience medical-related anxiety and confusion before embarking on their treatment journey. That being said, many patients’...
Perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or are weighing your options for treating vascular blockages and relieving a flurry of painful, life-hindering symptoms. As you do research, questions arise — What is dialysis? What does it have to do with my arteries? Is...