Why Fibromyalgia misdiagnosed as Arthritis is common?
Several years ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was treated with various drugs including methotrexate. The drugs did not really help, but I did have some side effects…
Overcoming Disability in the Media
This is an assignment for my disability studies course in my social work program. The purpose of the assignment is to identify different models of disability in the media by…
‘Smart’ Underwear May Help Prevent Back Pain
Mechanized "smart" undergarments may be the answer to back pain, according to researchers. The Vanderbilt University engineers have created an undergarment that eases stress on the low back and activates…
Elevating Women’s Voices Will Advance Chronic Pain Treatment and Management
Coordinated by Monica Mallampalli, PhD, Chronicillness.co's Advisor for Scientific and Strategic Initiatives, our two-day event aimed to advance and amplify current dialogue on the impact of chronic pain on women's…
3 Pain-Relief Treatments with Bonus Benefits
When it comes to pain-management options, not surprisingly, safe and effective pain relief should be priority number one. What may be surprising, however, is that some treatments have advantages that…
Honoring Mothers Who Face Chronic Pain
Being a mom is tough enough. When chronic pain is thrown into the mix, it can seem downright impossible sometimes. That’s why there’s one day devoted entirely to finding ways…
Exercising with a disability
As anyone with a disability knows, a disability can definitely complicate life at times—but it certainly doesn’t make life impossible. The same is true of exercising with a disability. Exercise…
Regenerative therapy: the future of pain control?
Chronic pain is often the after-effect of degeneration, injury, or illness. Part of the body is left damaged somehow, and that damage causes pain. Most pain therapies concentrate on controlling…
Controlling pain with nerve block injections 
The most common way to control pain is with oral medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) or opioids. Some people don’t respond to these medications, though, while others are…
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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…