Chronic Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Management

What is Visceral Pain? How is it related to fibromyalgia?

Chronic pain is one of the most challenging medical problems to treat. Millions live daily with invisible suffering that resists typical treatments. Among these complex conditions, fibromyalgia stands out—a syndrome of widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive fog. But within its web of symptoms lies a lesser-known phenomenon that could explain much of its intensity and unpredictability: visceral pain. Recent studies and patient reports suggest that visceral hypersensitivity—heightened pain from the body’s internal organs—may…

by chronicillness•08/10/202310/31/2025•0

The New Cannabis Capsule Is So Powerful It Can Replace Any Pain Killer

People around the world are becoming increasingly aware of natural remedies and alternative medicine. However, this does not change the attitude of Big Pharma to enforce their drugs on an open-mouthed public despite their numerous and well-documented, harsh side-effects. The almighty health benefits of cannabis are becoming increasingly accepted in mainstream society and are being bolstered by numerous recent studies. The Foria Relief Company has even invented a vaginal suppository, based on aromatic cocoa butter,…

by chronicillness•07/31/202308/23/2025•0

Good News: First License Granted to Treat Pain with Medicinal Cannabis

License to treat pain with medicinal cannabis given the go-ahead. A license to treat chronic pain with medicinal cannabis has been granted here for the first time, it has emerged. A 3-month agreement was given the green light by the Department of Health to use Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) people in constant agony. THC is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis. It is currently illegal to use medicinal cannabis here – but medical consultants can apply for…

by chronicillness•07/28/202308/23/2025•0

I Have Chronic Pain and Nothing Works For It. I’m Afraid I’ll Be Forgotten In The Opioid Crisis.

Chronic pain patients need better options, not just fewer opioids. It started as a dull ache right above the base of my spine. There was no injury, no clear cause — just pain that seemed to come out of nowhere. At the time, I thought it would go away in a few weeks. I didn’t know it would turn into a four-and-a-half-year-and-counting odyssey of experimentation to battle lower back pain that simply refused to retreat.…

by chronicillness•07/27/202308/23/2025•0

Should You Try Cannabis Creams for Pain Relief?

Cannabis-infused sports creams claim to offer muscle relief. We spoke to experts to see if they’re worth a shot. Chances are you’re no stranger to muscle aches. Well, what if we told you that cannabis creams might help provide relief? Yes, there’s a new type of topical ointment on the market, and it’s infused with cannabidiol (CBD) from marijuana. Manufacturers claim it can help alleviate acute pain and muscle soreness. CBD is similar to THC, except it’s non-psychoactive,…

by chronicillness•07/17/202308/23/2025•0

Dysautonomia Syndrome in People with Fibromyalgia

Unfortunately, many fibromyalgia sufferers experience at least one form of dysautonomia syndrome and it can be a very serious problem for them. What Happens with Dysautonomia Syndrome Your body is constantly working. It does a long list of amazing things without you even thinking about it consciously. You breathe efficiently even while you’re sound asleep. When your nose itches, you automatically reach up to scratch the itch. Blood flows through your veins effortlessly. You process…

by chronicillness•07/13/202308/23/2025•0

Why Do People Get Confused? Fibromyalgia is Actually Not an Autoimmune Disease

You may have seen some conflicting information regarding fibromyalgia and autoimmune diseases. Some people will tell you it is considered to be an autoimmune disease, others will tell you it’s not. However, you must know that physicians do not consider fibromyalgia to be an autoimmune disease. The cause of this debilitating disease is not known and individuals who have other diseases could be much more likely to be affected by it. Diseases that make an…

by chronicillness•07/10/202308/23/2025•0

I’m Not Really Too Busy to See You, I Just Can’t Fake That I’m Not in Pain

It’s 7:30 p.m. on a Friday night, and I’m in bed. With my husband and dogs right beside me. Nothing new here, and honestly, most of our friends are probably doing the same thing, but I really wouldn’t know. It wasn’t the diagnosis, or even the pain really, that caused me to start avoiding party invites and happy hour texts from my girlfriends. I don’t really remember when I started drifting so far away, but…

by chronicillness•07/07/202308/23/2025•0

To Everyone Who Lives Pain-Free, From a Girl With Chronic Pain

I didn’t ask for this and believe me, I don’t want it. I know you roll your eyes, even when you try and hide it. I know you think I’m exaggerating or being dramatic. But this is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. You’re used to seeing me work and cook, clean, walk, go shopping, and even out with friends. I don’t often complain because if I complained every time I was in pain, I…

by chronicillness•06/29/202308/23/2025•0

To the Man Who Stayed When My Health Declined and I Told Him to Run

To the man who stayed in my life when I asked him to leave. And today we are together since 18 years of marriage. I really don’t know how that happened. Sometimes it feels like we are the same as we were 25 years old. Sometimes it feels like we are like a team that unifies together. But today, since these 18 years we stand by in front of family and friends and made a…

by chronicillness•06/24/202308/23/2025•1