Chronic Awareness: Understanding Chronic Illnesses & Supporting

The downsides of chronic stress

Certainly most people have experienced a headache or a poor night’s sleep after a stressful day, but in fact it can do a lot more than this. Each person responds differently…

chronicillness 12/12/2023

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How to treat a herniated disc?

A herniated disc is one of the most painful, debilitating lower back pain conditions. The pain caused by herniated disc is different for each person who experiences it and can even…

chronicillness 12/12/2023

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Fibromyalgia Pain | 48-Pain Full Hours Recovery Period in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Have you ever noticed it takes you a couple of days to recover from a stressful event or over-exertion? A 48-hour recovery period is something you commonly hear about from…

chronicillness 12/12/2023

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What is RSDS? How it is connected with Fibromyalgia

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) and fibromyalgia are two very closely related disorders that often get mistaken for each other. RSDS is more commonly known as “complex regional pain syndrome.…

chronicillness 12/12/2023

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When Chronic Pain Leads to ‘Appointment Fatigue’

Breaking the Cycle of Appointment Fatigue in Chronic Pain Management Living with chronic pain means navigating a constant balancing act—managing symptoms, medications, work, relationships, and self-care. At the core of…

chronicillness 12/12/2023

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How Dare You Judge my Handicap Sticker

Having to go to appointments with my doctor here in Rhode Island, so we can again fill out the form for the state to confirm that I still qualify for…

chronicillness 12/12/2023

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What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome and How it is affiliated with Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome often go together. Because of the frequent overlap and some similar symptoms, they’re often mistaken for the same condition and, as a result, people with both…

chronicillness 12/12/2023

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If You’ve Ever Been Called Overly-Emotional Or Too Sensitive, This Is For You

Emotional: a word used often nowadays to insult someone for their sensitivity towards a multitude of things. If you cry happy tears, you’re emotional. If you express (even if it’s in…

chronicillness 12/12/2023

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Fibromyalgia Conditions | Fibromyalgia Can Mask Chronic Inflammatory Disease of the Spine and Pelvis

Fibromyalgia symptoms can mask the presence of chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints of the pelvis and spine, according to new research. The study, titled “Prevalence of Axial Spondyloarthritis Among Patients With Fibromyalgia:…

chronicillness 12/12/2023

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Fibromyalgia Supplements | A Miracle Thyme Tea Reliefs Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigues

Thyme is an herb from the mint family. This is a truly ancient herb, used by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans for ceremonial and ritualistic purposes. Through the Middle Ages…

chronicillness 11/16/2023