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…
Exercising Hands and Fingers
Dealing with osteoarthritis can be difficult, and sometimes the most frustrating part is the pain in the hands and fingers. But patients do not have to sit by and live with this pain. The following…
Innovative Treatment for Phantom Limb Pain in Fibromyalgia
Exploring a Rare but Distressing Overlap Between Neurological Pain and Chronic Pain Syndromes Phantom limb pain is a unique and often misunderstood condition in which a person experiences pain sensations that seem to originate from…
Great Exercise Tips for Those With RA
For those with a chronic pain condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the idea of exercising seems laughable. How can one possibly work up the energy to get physical when they feel so stiff, sore, and…
The invisible pain of neuralgia
Neuralgia is sharp, and often severe, pain that runs along the path of a nerve. The basic cause of neuralgia pain is damage or irritation of a nerve. This damage or irritation can be caused…
The Paleo Diet for Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Introduction Arthritis and fibromyalgia are chronic conditions that can significantly affect daily life through persistent pain, fatigue, stiffness, and reduced physical function. While arthritis is typically associated with joint inflammation and structural changes in the…
Fibromyalgia Pain Without a Reason: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
When Chronic Pain Doesn’t Match an Obvious Cause Chronic pain can be confusing, exhausting, and deeply frustrating—especially when it appears without a clear injury or visible explanation. Fibromyalgia is often described in this way: widespread…
The Benefits of Support Groups
At Chronicillness.co Site of United States, the pain specialists understand that there are multiple avenues in which to treat chronic pain. Alternative therapies like support groups can be combined with clinical therapies like injections, minimally…
Fibromyalgia and Sciatica
Introduction Fibromyalgia and sciatica are two conditions that can both cause significant pain, discomfort, and disruption to daily life, but they arise from very different underlying mechanisms. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects…
The Mental and Emotional Impact of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is often discussed in terms of physical symptoms—aching joints, burning nerves, stiff muscles, or persistent back pain that never fully goes away. But what is less visible, and often more difficult to talk…