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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…

chronicillness 10/02/2023

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FDA Warns About Dangers of Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain

The Food and Drug Administration has just issued what’s called a “Medwatch Alert” warning that Epidural steroid injections or “ESIs” for back and neck pain can be extremely dangerous. The alert says:…

chronicillness 09/30/2023

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Abuse on the rise of prescription medicine gabapentin, known as ‘Johnnys’

If you aren’t on this medication, chances are you know someone who is. It’s used to treat everything from pain to mood disorders and can be just what the doctor…

chronicillness 09/29/2023

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Side Effects & Withdrawal. Must Read You Just Cannot Ignore

We have received so many complaints about duloxetine side effects that we have lost count. Far more disturbing is the number of people who tell us how hard it is…

chronicillness 09/28/2023

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Why Are My Joints So Stiff? What Can I Do?

You’re Getting Older As you age, your cartilage -- the spongy material that protects the ends of your bones -- begins to dry out and stiffen. Your body also makes…

chronicillness 09/27/2023

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Fibromyalgia Project Wins One of Three Purdue Pharma Research Grants for Chronic Pain and Pain Assessment

A research project focused on developing an objective measure of pain-related interference with cognitive performance in people with fibromyalgia is one of three awarded research grants recently by Purdue Pharma. An…

chronicillness 09/26/2023

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How Shoulder Pain and Fibromyalgia are Related

Shoulder pain is really just pain in the joints and muscles in the shoulder area that may or may not limit what your arm can do. Much of this pain…

chronicillness 09/25/2023

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I’m A Doctor With Fibromyalgia. Here’s What I Wish People Understood About It

Fibromyalgia, a widely misunderstood illness, confuses and frustrates both patients and doctors alike. I know because I’ve seen it from both sides—as both a physician and a woman with the…

chronicillness 09/24/2023

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Why Fibromyalgia Makes Bras Painful to Wear

Anyone with chronic pain knows that there are certain things that will make the pain flare-up. Those who have fibromyalgia are particularly vulnerable to this, as there are a lot of…

chronicillness 09/22/2023

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Surprising Causes Of Fibromyalgia Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About

1. Vitamin deficiencies Cause Of Fibromyalgia Magnesium, vitamin D, and B12 deficiency are the most common vitamin deficiencies I see in those who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I’ve had…

chronicillness 09/19/2023

Fibromyalgia Community

Chronic pain patients need services beyond just opioids: B.C. advocate

FDA Warns About Dangers of Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain

Abuse on the rise of prescription medicine gabapentin, known as ‘Johnnys’

Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Side Effects & Withdrawal. Must Read You Just Cannot Ignore

Why Are My Joints So Stiff? What Can I Do?

Fibromyalgia Project Wins One of Three Purdue Pharma Research Grants for Chronic Pain and Pain Assessment

Why Fibromyalgia Makes Bras Painful to Wear

In Which Stage of Fibromyalgia Is Lady Gaga? An In-Depth Analysis

The Untold Strength of a Superstar: Lady Gaga Opened Up to Oprah About Mental Health Medication, PTSD, and Fibromyalgia

The Hidden Burden of Stardom: Adele Reveals She Is Dealing with Chronic Back Pain