Introduction Access to parking can seem like a simple logistical issue until it becomes a daily barrier. For people living with disabilities, especially those that are not immediately visible, the ability to park closer to…
Chronic Pain
A comprehensive guide on chronic pain, its causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies to improve your quality of life.
Chronic Pain Patient Abandoned by Doctor Dies
This will be the first Christmas that Tammi Hale spends without her husband Doug in over 30 years. The 53-year old Vermont man, who suffered chronic pain from interstitial cystitis, committed suicide in October after…
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Harms the Brain: Insights From Northwestern University Research
Introduction Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions have long been understood as disorders that affect the body, but modern neuroscience is increasingly revealing a more complex reality. Pain is not just a physical sensation—it is…
Doctors Beginning to Speak Out About Fibromyalgia Pain Patients Denied Opioids
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions in modern medicine. It involves widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive difficulties that can significantly impair quality of life. Yet despite its…
Fibromyalgia Caused By Malfunctions In Two Key Body Systems – Autonomic Nervous System and Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
A recent study threw up an interesting notion on the root of fibromyalgia. The study suggests that fibromyalgia could be caused by malfunctions in two chief body systems – the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and…
Gabapentin for Fibromyalgia: Does It Raise the Risk of Opioid Overdose?
Introduction Gabapentin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for nerve-related pain conditions, including fibromyalgia. It is widely used because it can help reduce pain signals, improve sleep, and ease certain neurological symptoms. For…
21 Little Things Partners Have Done for Their Loved Ones With Chronic Illness
Introduction Living with a chronic illness reshapes daily life in ways that are often invisible to others. Conditions such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and long-term pain…
Jeff Sessions Says People Should ‘Tough It Out’ and Take Aspirin Instead of Opioids: Pain, Policy, and the Ongoing Opioid Debate
Introduction: A Statement That Reignited a National Conversation When public officials comment on pain management and opioid use, the reactions are often immediate and deeply divided. Comments attributed to former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions…
Exploring Ways To Treat Pain Without Addiction As U.S. Opioid Crisis Worsens
Addiction to opioids often begins in the doctor’s office. These drugs are typically the only option to manage pain after an operation or in patients with serious injuries. They’re also frequently prescribed to patients with…
Chronic pain patients need services beyond just opioids: B.C. advocate
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…