Category: Fibromyalgia Pain

Overcoming Disability in the Media 1

Overcoming Disability in the Media

This is an assignment for my disability studies course in my social work program. The purpose of the assignment is to identify different models of disability in the media by reviewing a news article....

'Smart' Underwear May Help Prevent Back Pain 7

‘Smart’ Underwear May Help Prevent Back Pain

Mechanized “smart” undergarments may be the answer to back pain, according to researchers. The Vanderbilt University engineers have created an undergarment that eases stress on the low back and activates only when a wearer...

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Controlling pain with nerve block injections 

The most common way to control pain is with oral medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) or opioids. Some people don’t respond to these medications, though, while others are unable to tolerate oral...

Fibromyalgia Pain | 48-Pain Full Hours Recovery Period in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 0

Fibromyalgia Pain | 48-Pain Full Hours Recovery Period in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Have you ever noticed it takes you a couple of days to recover from a stressful event or over-exertion? A 48-hour recovery period is something you commonly hear about from people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome....

My mom has fibromyalgia. Reading this made me cry for her 0

My mom has fibromyalgia. Reading this made me cry for her

Chronic pain is increasingly rampant today.However, chronic pain and chronic diseases are often invisible. In many cases, there are no plasters, visible rashes, or nasal discharge involved.Those who suffer from chronic pain often appear...

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The Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Anger

Anger is a very common emotion, particularly for people suffering from fibromyalgia. It is a natural, human reaction and yet it doesn’t get an awful lot of attention as a side effect to chronic...