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…
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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…
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Side Effects & Withdrawal for Fibromyalgia: What You Need to Know Before You Start, While You Take It, and If You Stop
Introduction Duloxetine, commonly known by its brand name Cymbalta, is a prescription medication often used to treat fibromyalgia, chronic pain conditions, anxiety disorders, and depression. For many people living with fibromyalgia, it is one of…
Why Are My Joints So Stiff? What Can I Do?
You’re Getting Older As you age, your cartilage — the spongy material that protects the ends of your bones — begins to dry out and stiffen. Your body also makes less synovial fluid, the stuff…
Prince Did Not Die From Pain Pills — Understanding Chronic Pain, Opioids, and What Really Happened
Introduction The death of Prince in 2016 shocked the world. He was one of the most influential musicians of all time—an artist known for innovation, creativity, and extraordinary discipline. In the years since his passing,…
Death by a Thousand Needles: The Debilitating Condition That Leaves Sensitive Fibromyalgia Sufferers in Excruciating Pain
Understanding the “Needle-Like Pain” Experience in Fibromyalgia and Why It Happens Fibromyalgia is often described as a condition of widespread pain, fatigue, and nervous system sensitivity, but for many individuals living with it, the experience…
How to Avoid Leg/Foot Cramps in Bed
A leg cramp is a pain that comes from a muscle in the leg. It is due to a muscle spasm which is when a muscle contracts too hard. It usually occurs in one of…
Even Doctors Are Amazed by This Remedy: Separating Hope, Hype, and Real Science in Claims About Fibromyalgia, Heart Health, Cholesterol, and Immunity
Introduction Headlines that promise a single “remedy” capable of preventing fibromyalgia, heart attacks, lowering cholesterol, and boosting the immune system are designed to grab attention. They sound powerful, almost miraculous. In moments of pain, fatigue,…
Heavy Sweating in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
“I have a problem—unexplained excessive sweating, like just stepping out of the shower, hair dripping wet, clothes soaked! … It has put a big damper on my lifestyle.” “My limbs get so cold and painful…