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…
Mental Illness
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Which Type of Kratom is Good for Sleep and Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a condition known as the widespread and state with debilitating pain. It results in a negative impact on an individual’s energy levels along with adverse effects on comfortable sleep. It is easy to…
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…
Prince Did Not Die From Pain Pills — Understanding Chronic Pain, Opioids, and What Really Happened
Introduction The death of Prince in 2016 shocked the world. He was one of the most influential musicians of all time—an artist known for innovation, creativity, and extraordinary discipline. In the years since his passing,…
Good News: First License Granted to Treat Pain with Medicinal Cannabis for Fibromyalgia
A Landmark Step Forward for Fibromyalgia Pain Management For millions of people living with fibromyalgia, chronic pain is more than an occasional discomfort—it is a daily challenge that affects nearly every aspect of life. From…
I Have Chronic Pain and Nothing Works for It. I’m Afraid I’ll Be Forgotten in the Opioid Crisis.
Living With Pain That Never Truly Leaves Chronic pain is one of the most misunderstood health conditions in the world. Unlike a broken bone or a visible wound, it often cannot be seen, measured, or…
I’m Not Really Too Busy to See You, I Just Can’t Fake That I’m Not in Pain
It’s 7:30 p.m. on a Friday night, and I’m in bed. With my husband and dogs right beside me. Nothing new here, and honestly, most of our friends are probably doing the same thing, but…
To Everyone Who Lives Pain-Free, From a Girl With Chronic Pain
Introduction If you’ve never lived with chronic pain, consider yourself fortunate. Waking up each morning without wondering what your body will allow you to do that day is something many people take for granted. Being…
To the Man Who Stayed When My Health Declined and I Told Him to Run
To the man who stayed in my life when I asked him to leave. And today we are together since 18 years of marriage. I really don’t know how that happened. Sometimes it feels like…
Chronic Pain and the Shapes It Can Take
The pain that remains consistent for almost three to six months is commonly known as chronic pain. This is a very common pain. Chronic pain affects millions of people every year. The pain affects various parts…