To most people, pain is usually nothing more than an annoyance–a twinge of back pain or a prickle of pain from a hangnail. For those who suffer from a chronic pain condition, however, it’s much…
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.
Leg spasms relieved by muscle relaxants
Almost everyone will experience a painful leg spasm at some point. These spasms, sometimes called “Charley horses,” are a painful contraction that can last from a few seconds to several minutes. Residual pain can linger for…
Living with osteoarthritis of the knees and hips
In 2007, arthritis and conditions related to it cost the U.S. economy almost $128 billion in medical care and indirect expenses. The most widespread form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is sometimes called “wear and…
Innovative Treatment for Phantom Limb Pain in Fibromyalgia
Exploring a Rare but Distressing Overlap Between Neurological Pain and Chronic Pain Syndromes Phantom limb pain is a unique and often misunderstood condition in which a person experiences pain sensations that seem to originate from…
The invisible pain of neuralgia
Neuralgia is sharp, and often severe, pain that runs along the path of a nerve. The basic cause of neuralgia pain is damage or irritation of a nerve. This damage or irritation can be caused…
Fibromyalgia Pain Without a Reason: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
When Chronic Pain Doesn’t Match an Obvious Cause Chronic pain can be confusing, exhausting, and deeply frustrating—especially when it appears without a clear injury or visible explanation. Fibromyalgia is often described in this way: widespread…
The Benefits of Support Groups
At Chronicillness.co Site of United States, the pain specialists understand that there are multiple avenues in which to treat chronic pain. Alternative therapies like support groups can be combined with clinical therapies like injections, minimally…
KT Tape for Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Understanding Support Tools in Chronic Pain and Hypermobility Conditions Living with conditions such as hypermobility spectrum disorders, fibromyalgia, or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) often involves managing a complex combination of pain, joint instability, fatigue, and sensory…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Chronic Pain
A lesser-known condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, sometimes called CFS, is a condition that makes patients feel so tired that they can’t do all of their normal, daily activities. There are other symptoms too, but feeling…
Breathing Exercises to Calm Pain
Here at The Chronicilness.co of the United States, we know that living with chronic pain can be stressful. But one of the best ways patients can help reduce the stress in their lives is by…