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A Numb Arm Led to My Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Have you ever slept in an odd position and when you woke up, your arm felt numb and you couldn't lift it? Well that's what happened to me a little…

chronicillness February 8, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

4 Tips for Pain Relief Quick

When you're in pain, you have one thing on your mind – please make it stop. Luckily there are many pain management options out there, some work faster than others,…

chronicillness February 6, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

Suffering From Chronic Pain as a Black Woman

Every time Jaime Sanders visits an urgent care clinic, she makes sure she brings the three-ring binder that details her comprehensive medical care plan, including lists of medications, allergies and…

chronicillness February 4, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

In a World of Pain

When Marin Hinkle tells you about her work, family and friends, you can hear the excitement and love in her voice. But behind that serene smile you see on television,…

chronicillness February 3, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

Resilience and Other Tools for Overcoming Barriers to Care for Women with Chronic Pain

We can all build resilience, but our circumstances are not all the same. Some women face more barriers than others. The common barriers we all face include: Poor reimbursement by…

chronicillness February 2, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

3 Easy Desk-side Stretches to Keep Muscle Pain at Bay

If you're not taking regular breaks to move around during your workday, your muscles may rebel after being scrunched in your desk chair hour after hour. The rebellion might be…

chronicillness February 1, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain Is a Disease and It Should Be Treated Like One

More than 20 years ago, a heavy filing cabinet fell on Cindy Steinberg at her office and caused nerve and ligament damage to her back. The pain never went away.…

chronicillness January 31, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

The Pain Gap: Why Women’s Pain Is Undertreated

When Karen Finney went into the hospital for brain surgery, she was well aware of the gender pain gap: women in pain are taken and treated less seriously than men…

chronicillness January 30, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

Should You Have Back Surgery for Your Pain?

Back pain is extremely common, with experts estimating that up to 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. If your back pain…

chronicillness January 29, 2023