Explore Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), its symptoms, causes, and treatment options to manage chronic pain and improve quality of life.
The holiday season is fast approaching. Traveling when able-bodied has its fair share of challenges but, if you suffer from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), it can seem like a passport to problems. The Government recently announced new proposals for disabled flyers but the implications of these will not be known until early 2019. So, in this blog, we offer some useful tips on how to make traveling with CRPS less daunting now. Read on…
It is no secret that extreme weather can worsen symptoms of CRPS. As well as cold weather, hot weather can also have a negative impact on the well-being of sufferers. Read this blog to find out more and learn how to cope. Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. Recently, a heatwave swept across the UK, bringing temperatures of 20 degrees celsius and over. Extreme weather conditions can worsen symptoms for CRPS…
Confused, mixing up words, forgetful, severe short-term memory problems, even complete loss of speech – many people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) experience cognitive difficulties, alongside their painful symptoms. Commonly referred to as ‘Brain fog’, sufferers say the benign symptom is one of the most debilitating and embarrassing side-effects of the chronic condition. Brain fog is a very common complaint amongst patients with CRPS. In this blog, we look at why and how it…
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 worse over time. There are two forms of CRPS, known simply as Type 1 CRPS and Type 2 CRPS. In this blog, we look at the characteristics of each and compare differences. Read on to find out more. Complex regional…
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 been a normal healing period. What is pain? When you are suffering from pain it is hard to explain to others how you are feeling. But chronic pain is very real and can be complex. The Brain and the spinal…
Cannabidiol (more commonly known as CBD oil) is an extract of Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa, the same plants used to make marijuana. From oils and nasal sprays to sweets and soft drinks, CBD is becoming increasingly popular in the UK for treating and helping to relieve various conditions. CBD is said to provide relief for anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as pain relief, and there are said to be some key…
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…
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…
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…
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…