Fibromyalgia is a much painful syndrome, and if you try dealing with it, there may be some embarrassing consequences that can arise along with it. So far, urinary tract and pelvic symptoms are the most…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Explore Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), its symptoms, triggers, and effective treatment options to manage digestive discomfort and improve gut health.
Why do people with CRPS and Chronic Pain so Frequently Suffer Bowel and Bladder Problems?
It’s something that nobody likes to talk about, but suffering chronic pain very often goes hand in hand with gastrointestinal and/or urinary problems. For people with CRPS the statistics are stark, with in excess of…
For seniors and those with limited mobility use chair yoga
Part of getting older is a gradual slowing down. Far from the frantic pace of youth and middle age, many seniors have a unique opportunity to take their time in their daily activities. For some,…
How can I remember to take my medication?
If you’ve ever had any sort of health issues, you probably know what it’s like to be handed a thick stack of prescriptions with no idea what each medication does, why you should take them,…
The surprising impact of chronic pain, on family and money
Chronic pain is the number one cause of disability in the U.S. According to the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA), one in six people are living with chronic pain. The type of pain can vary…
Recent research that untangles pain
Pain is an unavoidable fact of life, especially for those with a chronic pain condition. There are dozens of potential treatments for pain already, but researchers are always searching for a deeper understanding of pain…
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…
Pancreatitis: An alcohol-related pain problem
The pancreas is responsible for producing digestive juices to break down foods, and hormones that regulate blood sugar. Located behind the stomach, the pancreas is a small organ that people often pay little attention to.…
Did your chronic illness insist that you spend your vacation in bed?
Before fibromyalgia, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other chronic illness took over my body, I would return home from a vacation feeling relaxed or energized. At first, my illnesses would require a little more rest while…
Why I Fear Doctors, Hospitals, and Test Results
Some people have an irrational fear of doctors. While some of us have been victimized so severely, that we may never trust one again. Since my first chronic illness diagnosis in 2001, my life, has…