Chronic Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Management

Celebrities living with fibromyalgia

There is still a lot of misunderstanding around fibromyalgia because up until recently, the condition wasn’t widely accepted as a real illness. However, with more and more celebrities coming out and disclosing their fibromyalgia diagnosis, the condition has once again come to the limelight. The more vocal celebrities are about their struggle with fibromyalgia or other chronic pain conditions, the more awareness of the condition is raised, helping others who suffer. Celebrities with fibromyalgia In…

by chronicwoman•10/17/202208/23/2025•0

How to Become a Specialist Solicitor

If you want to become a solicitor, there are numerous different fields you can specialize in from tax and litigation to Ronty injury claims and fibromyalgia. Here we explore the required routes to becoming a specialist solicitor. What Is a Specialist Solicitor? A specialist solicitor is a professional who is an expert in a particular and specific field of law. Once qualified, solicitors often choose to specialize in a particular legal area, which can be…

by chronicwoman•10/16/202208/23/2025•0

Why do I need to see so many doctors as part of my legal claim?

The Truth About Multiple Doctor Visits in Legal Claims: What You Need to Know Now Navigating the aftermath of an injury can be overwhelming, especially when it is tied to a legal claim. From car accidents to workplace injuries or medical negligence, these situations often involve more than just physical recovery—they require extensive documentation and expert evaluations. One of the most common and confusing aspects for claimants is the need to see multiple doctors throughout…

by chronicwoman•10/15/202208/23/2025•0

Can fibromyalgia be caused by trauma?

Fibromyalgia can affect people of all ages and backgrounds, but it is seven times more likely to be diagnosed in women than in men. The condition tends to develop between the ages of 30 and 50, however, it is not uncommon for it to occur in people of all ages, from the very young to the elderly. It’s not clear what causes fibromyalgia although it may be caused – or exacerbated by – physical traumas,…

by chronicwoman•10/14/202208/23/2025•0

Invisible Disability Awareness

We have embodied beings. All of us. But what then is distinct about the lived experience of pain? What is it like to have your life and choices filtered by pain, limited by pain, and yet be invisible to others? I will tell you what it is like. It sucks. Yes, it sucks. There I said it. Like so many others with invisible disabilities I have danced, no, shuffled through life with this awesome mask…

by chronicillness•10/14/202208/23/2025•0

Can I sue a medical professional for clinical negligence?

If something goes wrong with your medical treatment, you have the legal right to sue for medical malpractice and negligence. Your actions can also help ensure that the same mistake is not made again and others do not suffer in the future. If you believe you have received care that falls below an acceptable standard and has a medical negligence claim, then do not delay as you only have three years from the date of…

by chronicwoman•10/13/202208/23/2025•0

How to find meaning again when fibromyalgia and chronic illness upends your life

You’re sitting in the doctor’s office, being told you have an incurable illness. Maybe you have to leave your career, or pull back on your workload, with set accommodations. You can’t live up to being the involved wife, parent, sister, or daughter you planned on being. Travel becomes difficult, athletic ability falls off, and favorite hobbies or pastimes become more challenging. But mostly you just don’t feel like you. A period of grief ensues over…

by chronicillness•10/12/202208/23/2025•0

How do you prove clinical negligence?

What is clinical negligence? Doctors can be life savers. However, unfortunately, sometimes things can go very wrong. If a doctor or health professional is negligent when giving you medical treatment, this is called ‘clinical negligence. Doctors and healthcare professionals have a duty of care to their patients. If the standard of care falls below what is considered to be the accepted standard, then negligence occurs as the duty of care from the doctor to the…

by chronicwoman•10/11/202208/23/2025•0

Does the weather affect chronic pain?

The weather has an impact on all of us – both mentally and physically – and many patients who suffer from chronic pain report that the change in weather makes their pain worse. The term ‘chronic pain syndrome’ is an umbrella term used to define long-term pain which can arise from a variety of different sources. One of the most common triggers of chronic pain disorder is an injury, such as one caused by a…

by chronicwoman•10/08/202208/23/2025•0

4 Conditions That Can Mimic Fibromyalgia

If you have symptoms that point to fibromyalgia but haven’t been diagnosed, you are not alone. Many people spend years working with doctors to rule out other diseases. That’s because a number of other conditions share fibromyalgia’s primary symptoms—chronic pain and fatigue. Ruling Out Similar Conditions Wouldn’t it be a relief if there was a simple lab test that could identify fibromyalgia? Unfortunately, there are no tests or X-rays available to diagnose the condition. As…

by chronicillness•10/06/202208/23/2025•0