This will be the first Christmas that Tammi Hale spends without her husband Doug in over 30 years. The 53-year old Vermont man, who suffered chronic pain from interstitial cystitis, committed suicide in October after…
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Doctors Beginning to Speak Out About Fibromyalgia Pain Patients Denied Opioids
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions in modern medicine. It involves widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive difficulties that can significantly impair quality of life. Yet despite its…
Fibromyalgia Caused By Malfunctions In Two Key Body Systems – Autonomic Nervous System and Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
A recent study threw up an interesting notion on the root of fibromyalgia. The study suggests that fibromyalgia could be caused by malfunctions in two chief body systems – the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and…
Finally Morgan Freeman Opens Up About His “Struggle” With Fibromyalgia
Morgan Freeman is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and respected actors in modern cinema. With a career spanning decades, his distinctive voice, commanding presence, and unforgettable performances have earned him global recognition.…
Weekly dose: Lyrica, the epilepsy drug that treats chronic nerve pain
Lyrica is the brand name for a prescription medicine called pregabalin. Although it is an anticonvulsant or an anti-epileptic drug, pregabalin is commonly prescribed to alleviate nerve or neuropathic pain – a type of pain caused by damage…
Gabapentin for Fibromyalgia: Does It Raise the Risk of Opioid Overdose?
Introduction Gabapentin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for nerve-related pain conditions, including fibromyalgia. It is widely used because it can help reduce pain signals, improve sleep, and ease certain neurological symptoms. For…
21 Little Things Partners Have Done for Their Loved Ones With Chronic Illness
Introduction Living with a chronic illness reshapes daily life in ways that are often invisible to others. Conditions such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and long-term pain…
Jeff Sessions Says People Should ‘Tough It Out’ and Take Aspirin Instead of Opioids: Pain, Policy, and the Ongoing Opioid Debate
Introduction: A Statement That Reignited a National Conversation When public officials comment on pain management and opioid use, the reactions are often immediate and deeply divided. Comments attributed to former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions…
Exploring Ways To Treat Pain Without Addiction As U.S. Opioid Crisis Worsens
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…
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…