Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Alcoholic Neuropathy – Causes – Symptoms

As Dr. Siwek mentions in this week’s episode of the Pain Channel, April is Alcohol Awareness Month. When we think of alcohol awareness, the first things that pop into our minds are drunk driving, designated drivers, and sobriety tests, right? Popular culture has taught us to correlate drinking with driving consequences. But Alcohol Awareness Month is truly about the health consequences associated with alcoholism such as neurologic complications, vitamin deficiencies, liver disease, and much more.…

by chronicwoman•03/03/202308/23/2025•0

Does medication for lower back pain actually work?

In the fight against lower back pain, many people and their doctors reach for the same weapons: common over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications. New research on commonly recommended and prescribed lower back pain medications has found that many may actually be virtually ineffective for treating lower back pain and that medication for lower back pain may actually do more harm than good. Over-the-counter medication for lower back pain Nsaids are a standard go-to medication for lower back pain,…

by chronicillness•03/02/202308/23/2025•0

Supplements For Fibromyalgia

Living with fibromyalgia can be difficult and painful. When traditional treatments do not work, many patients turn to alternative therapies for pain relief. Chinese herbs and over-the-counter supplements have become popular in many patients’ efforts to relieve their pain. At Chronicillness.co Site, our pain management specialists recommend a comprehensive plan when treating the pain of fibromyalgia. 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan). This supplement is a building block of serotonin. Serotonin is a powerful brain chemical, and serotonin levels…

by chronicwoman•03/02/202308/23/2025•0

How to prevent knee pain in old age?

If you’re wondering how to prevent knee pain in old age, the answer often comes down to taking steps today to reduce your risk. By reducing your risk for the nine most common causes and risk factors for knee pain, you can prevent a large possibility of knee pain in your future. How does anatomy prevent knee pain, and cause it? The knee is a joint made of four bones: the femur, tibia, fibula and patella.…

by chronicillness•02/28/202308/23/2025•0

Pain Tolerance and Sensitivity

The pain management doctors at Chronicillness.co Site of the United States knows that pain tolerance can be a funny thing. Neck pain or a foot injury can be agony to one person while just a slight annoyance to another. Why does pain tolerance vary so much among us, and can we actually control pain tolerance? There are actually two steps to feeling pain. The first is the biological step (the pricking of the skin or…

by chronicwoman•02/28/202308/23/2025•0

Breaking out of pain-induced isolation: faces of pain

Chronic pain is usually defined as pain that’s lasted for more than three months. This may not seem like a terribly long time–unless you’re the one in pain. When something hurts for so long, it can easily eat away at every aspect of a person’s life, from mood to friendships. The loss of a social life can have significant negative effects on a person’s chronic pain and general health. Not only can constant pain affect…

by chronicillness•02/27/202308/23/2025•0

Heavy Loads and Nerve Damage

Carrying a heavy load can do more than hurt the back. According to Tel Aviv University researchers, nerve damage, specifically to the nerves that travel through the neck and shoulders to animate our hands and fingers, is also a serious risk. At Chronicillness.co Site of United States, our pain doctors recommend not only always lifting heavy objects correctly, but also never lifting more than is safe. The research, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology,…

by chronicwoman•02/27/202308/23/2025•0

Why do we feel pain?

To most people, pain is usually nothing more than an annoyance–a twinge of back pain or a prickle of pain from a hangnail. For those who suffer from a chronic pain condition, however, it’s much more than an annoyance. When traditional treatment methods have failed and the pain persists, it might beg the question: why do we feel pain? Pain is an extremely important genetic adaptation. At its core, pain is a survival mechanism. It’s…

by chronicillness•02/26/202308/23/2025•0

Leg spasms relieved by muscle relaxants

Almost everyone will experience a painful leg spasm at some point. These spasms, sometimes called “Charley horses,” are a painful contraction that can last from a few seconds to several minutes. Residual pain can linger for days. Spasms most often occur during intense activity, such as while running, or when a person is just dozing off or waking up. The muscles of the hands, arms, abdomen, or along the rib cage are all prone to spasms,…

by chronicillness•02/25/202308/23/2025•0

Living with osteoarthritis of the knees and hips

In 2007, arthritis and conditions related to it cost the U.S. economy almost $128 billion in medical care and indirect expenses. The most widespread form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is sometimes called “wear and tear” arthritis. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the chronic degeneration of the cartilage that cushions our joints. This cartilage allows for easy, smooth movement. When cartilage is worn away, bone rubs directly on bone, causing pain, stiffness, inflammation, and tenderness. Weight-bearing…

by chronicillness•02/24/202308/23/2025•0