Complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS) affects approximately 5% of all injuries that occur yet remains poorly understood. Characterized by severe, debilitating pain, the chronic condition most often affects a person’s limbs and can get progressively…
Chronic Awareness
Raise awareness about chronic illnesses by understanding their impact, symptoms, and the importance of support and education.
What happens if fibromyalgia is left untreated?
A major risk of leaving fibromyalgia untreated is that symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, headaches, and depression can become excruciatingly worse over time. Fibromyalgia also has a huge impact on mental health and anxiety…
How do you prove you have fibromyalgia?
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome of chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue, thought to be caused by abnormalities in the pain pathways in the central nervous system. Fibromyalgia specifically means pain in…
Working with Fibromyalgia – What Are My Rights?
Chronic pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia can often make working very difficult. Whether you are expected to be on your feet all day or are tied to a desk, musculoskeletal pain and fatigue, as…
Coping with Fibromyalgia at work
Whether or not to work while suffering from Fibromyalgia is a very personal decision and will depend on the individual who suffers from the condition. Symptoms of fibromyalgia such as headaches, fatigue, and chronic pain…
Gadgets and Apps for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Thousands of people suffer from chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia. When life is a daily struggle with pain, fatigue, and Brain fog, the impact can be devastating, especially since there is no cure. Those…
Is Fibromyalgia Linked To Chronic Sinusitis?
Dealing with Fibromyalgia during COVID-19 If you or somebody you know is currently dealing with fibromyalgia during this difficult time, we can help. We are expert lawyers specializing in claims involving CRPS, fibromyalgia, chronic pain,…
What are therapy dogs and how can they help those with fibromyalgia?
A therapy dog is a dog that is trained to provide affection, comfort, and support to people, especially those who suffer from physical or mental illnesses. They visit a variety of settings, including retirement or…
Why is chronic pain so bad?
When it comes to chronic pain syndrome, there is no universal definition, but it is often explained as pain that has persisted for longer than 12 weeks, or beyond what would be expected to have…
Can I claim PIP for fibromyalgia?
Personal Independence Payment (or PIP) is a welfare benefit in the UK that is intended to help adults with the extra costs of living with a long-term health condition or disability. It replaced DLA (Disability…