Introduction Access to parking can seem like a simple logistical issue until it becomes a daily barrier. For people living with disabilities, especially those that are not immediately visible, the ability to park closer to…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A detailed guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), including its symptoms, causes, and effective treatment strategies to improve energy and well-being.
Chronic Pain Patient Abandoned by Doctor Dies
This will be the first Christmas that Tammi Hale spends without her husband Doug in over 30 years. The 53-year old Vermont man, who suffered chronic pain from interstitial cystitis, committed suicide in October after…
Doctors Beginning to Speak Out About Fibromyalgia Pain Patients Denied Opioids
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions in modern medicine. It involves widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive difficulties that can significantly impair quality of life. Yet despite its…
Gabapentin for Fibromyalgia: Does It Raise the Risk of Opioid Overdose?
Introduction Gabapentin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for nerve-related pain conditions, including fibromyalgia. It is widely used because it can help reduce pain signals, improve sleep, and ease certain neurological symptoms. For…
21 Little Things Partners Have Done for Their Loved Ones With Chronic Illness
Introduction Living with a chronic illness reshapes daily life in ways that are often invisible to others. Conditions such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and long-term pain…
Jeff Sessions Says People Should ‘Tough It Out’ and Take Aspirin Instead of Opioids: Pain, Policy, and the Ongoing Opioid Debate
Introduction: A Statement That Reignited a National Conversation When public officials comment on pain management and opioid use, the reactions are often immediate and deeply divided. Comments attributed to former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions…
Exploring Ways To Treat Pain Without Addiction As U.S. Opioid Crisis Worsens
Addiction to opioids often begins in the doctor’s office. These drugs are typically the only option to manage pain after an operation or in patients with serious injuries. They’re also frequently prescribed to patients with…
Chronic pain patients need services beyond just opioids: B.C. advocate
People who live with chronic pain need options beyond prescription opioids, and it’s up to the British Columbia government to provide more services such as physiotherapy, says the head of a group that supports patients…
FDA Warns About Dangers of Epidural Steroid Injections for Fibromyalgia Back Pain
Understanding the Safety Concerns, Medical Context, and Misconceptions Around Epidural Steroid Injections In recent years, there has been growing discussion online about epidural steroid injections (ESIs) being used for chronic pain conditions, including back pain…
Abuse on the Rise of Prescription Medicine Gabapentin, Known as ‘Johnnys’
Introduction In recent years, increasing attention has been drawn to the misuse and abuse of prescription medications that were originally developed to treat legitimate medical conditions. One such medication is gabapentin, a drug widely prescribed…