TOP 7 SHOCKING PSYCHOLOGICAL STAGES OF CHRONIC PAIN (YOU MAY NOT KNOW)
By Jennifer Martin, PsyD, Columnist Have you ever wondered if other people with chronic health conditions feel the same way you do? Throughout my years with chronic pain and illness, along with the hundreds of patients I have counseled, I have found that, while everyone copes in their own way and experiences their condition uniquely, […]
Tips on How to Live With Chronic Pain
Chronic pain has the ability to take over your life. It not only changes your ability to function in your normal lifestyle, but also changes your mood. Because of this, your overall quality of life decreases. In order to manage pain, you may be prescribed medication and various forms of treatment. However, these medications can […]
Chronic Pain Is Not a Normal Part of Aging
Let me cut to the chase: Chronic pain is not a normal part of aging! You should not have daily pain just because you are over 50. I can’t tell you how many patients I have who believe that aches and pains are what one should expect once you become middle age. Now, it is […]
Women With Fibromyalgia Have More Pelvic Pain
Fibromyalgia is a painful disorder that is not completely understood. It is far more common in females of middle age and expresses itself through various tender points on the body, debilitating headaches, poor sleep, and often a host of psychological symptoms ranging from depression to anxiety. Although it’s been a diagnosis that has been accepted […]
Fibromyalgia Mystery Finally Solved!
Researchers have found the main source of pain in Fibromyalgia patients, and contrary to what many believe, it does not stem from the brain. The findings mark the end of a decades-old mystery about the disease, which many doctors believed was conjured in patients’ imaginations. The mystery of Fibromyalgia has left millions of sufferers searching […]
19 Things People With Chronic Pain Wish Others Would Stop Saying
Loved ones don’t always know exactly what to say after they’ve found out you’re living with chronic pain. In an attempt to be supportive they might tell you that you look great, not realizing it can make you feel brushed off, or offer some treatment advice that actually wouldn’t help. Whether they’re trying to be helpful, empathetic […]
To the Friend I Keep Turning Down, From Your Friend With Chronic Illness
I just need you to know a few things. First of all, it means the world to me that you ask me to hang out. Second, I feel awful when I tell you I can’t. We aren’t that close, or maybe we are, but I’m pretty private about what’s going on with my body because I don’t want to […]
Why I don’t apologize for having Sjogren’s syndrome and fibromyalgia
I’m disabled. It was not until this year that I began to accept that, and realize that my illness (or rather diseases) is here to stay. This year I was diagnosed with systemic autoimmune disease known as Sjogren’s syndrome. I will not lie, this disease is cruel. I honestly do not know how I’m going […]
What’s Happening Inside My Head on a Bad Day With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition associated with fatigue and sleep, memory and mood issues. According to The Mayo Clinic, fibromyalgia “amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.” Some days are better than others, and on the bad days, the fatigue, sleep issues, memory problems and mood symptoms can make you […]
CLINICAL RESEARCH FINDS: NEURONTIN AND LYRICA ARE A DEATH SENTENCE FOR NEW BRAIN SYNAPSES
BY: Byron J. Richards, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist Neurontin and its newer more potent version, Lyrica, are widely used for off-label indications that are an outright flagrant danger to the public. These blockbuster drugs were approved for use even though the FDA had no idea what they actually did in the brain. A shocking new study […]
What’s the deal with fibromyalgia and itching? What causes it?
Are you losing your mind from scratching an itch that just won’t go away? It could be your scalp, the back of your neck or behind your ears, legs or feet, and even a finger. And let’s not forget the unmentionables as well! It’s that itch or feeling of bugs crawling on you, sometimes tingling, […]
16 Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a common disorder that causes widespread pain throughout a person’s body along with other symptoms that vary from one person to another. Although there is still much to be learned about this condition, current research points toward the possibility that fibromyalgia symptoms arise due to changes in the way a person’s brain processes […]
Lemon Peel Can Save You From Chronic Joint Pain
This article will reveal the way lemon peel can efficiently treat various health issues, including chronic joint pain. Lemons are one of the most beneficial fruits, and they are included in various treatments of health conditions. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants worldwide, and their consumption leads to various health benefits. Namely, lemons […]
5 ways to take control of your chronic illness
Over 133 million people in America have at least one chronic illness. And that’s not counting the many people, especially young people, who suffer from undiagnosed conditions. Feeling sick or taking heavy-duty medication has become the new normal. That was my situation. Starting in my mid-teens I started having debilitating back pain. My body, once very active, […]
CLINICAL RESEARCH FINDS: NEURONTIN AND LYRICA ARE A DEATH SENTENCE FOR NEW BRAIN SYNAPSES
BY: Byron J. Richards, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist Neurontin and its newer more potent version, Lyrica, are widely used for off-label indications that are an outright flagrant danger to the public. These blockbuster drugs were approved for use even though the FDA had no idea what they actually did in the brain. A shocking new […]
8 Things to Remember If You Love Someone With Chronic Pain
By Dennis Thompson Chronic pain is a condition that we all cringe when we hear, right? Imagine being a person that suffers from pain for more than 3 months. We also know there are many conditions which cause chronic pain such as back problems, arthritis, migraines and so on. It’s sad but not much more is said […]