With so much attention focused on the dangers of opioid painkillers, it’s easy to forget that even “safe” over-the-counter products carry some dangers. If you don’t think twice about reaching for a pill to relieve…
Arthritis
A comprehensive guide to Arthritis, exploring its symptoms, types, causes, and effective treatment options to manage joint pain and improve mobility.
Fibromyalgia and Reactive Arthritis
Understanding Two Distinct Conditions That Can Share Similar Symptoms Fibromyalgia and reactive arthritis are two medical conditions that can cause pain, fatigue, and reduced quality of life, but they differ significantly in their underlying causes,…
For Rural Patients, Fibromyalgia Opioid Treatment Centers Often Too Far Away
The Hidden Geography of Chronic Pain Care Living with fibromyalgia is challenging in any setting, but for people in rural communities, the struggle often extends far beyond the symptoms themselves. Accessing appropriate medical care can…
Signs Your Back Pain Is Serious
We’ve all had back pain from time to time. Maybe we lifted luggage that was too heavy, held a baby for too long or carried a backpack overloaded with books. Some aches and pain here…
A Numb Arm Led to My Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
Have you ever slept in an odd position and when you woke up, your arm felt numb and you couldn’t lift it? Well that’s what happened to me a little more than five years ago.…
Do I Need An MRI Scan For My Chronic Pain?
The development of the MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine greatly revolutionized the treatment of chronic pain—specifically low back pain. Usually, an MRI scan is administered to confirm what physicians believe to be the reason for…
Fibromyalgia and Radial Neuropathy
Introduction Chronic pain conditions can be complex, especially when more than one nerve or pain disorder is involved at the same time. Fibromyalgia and radial neuropathy are two conditions that affect the way the body…
4 Tips for Pain Relief Quick
When you’re in pain, you have one thing on your mind – please make it stop. Luckily there are many pain management options out there, some work faster than others, and some even have an…
Suffering From Chronic Pain as a Black Woman
Understanding a Pain Experience That Is Often Overlooked Chronic pain is difficult for anyone, but for Black women, the experience is often shaped by additional layers of complexity that go beyond the medical condition itself.…
Avoiding Pain While Doing Laundry and Making the Bed
Coping with chronic pain can be difficult. You have to alter practically all facets of your life to cater to your treatment needs. The spring season is quickly approaching, pushing a lot of us to…