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Fibromyalgia Medications

Fibromyalgia patients know that there are many different kinds of medications available to treat fibro symptoms, medications that range from pain medicines to sleeping pills to antidepressants. While some ease…

chronicwoman February 9, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Pain Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Numb Arm Led to My Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Have you ever slept in an odd position and when you woke up, your arm felt numb and you couldn't lift it? Well that's what happened to me a little…

chronicillness February 8, 2023

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain Medications

What You Need to Know About Acetaminophen Use during Pregnancy?

Two-thirds of American women take acetaminophen for pregnancy's aches and pains. But the medication might not be as harmless as previously thought. Research published in October online in JAMA Psychiatry…

chronicillness February 7, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

4 Tips for Pain Relief Quick

When you're in pain, you have one thing on your mind – please make it stop. Luckily there are many pain management options out there, some work faster than others,…

chronicillness February 6, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

Suffering From Chronic Pain as a Black Woman

Every time Jaime Sanders visits an urgent care clinic, she makes sure she brings the three-ring binder that details her comprehensive medical care plan, including lists of medications, allergies and…

chronicillness February 4, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Awareness Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Avoiding Pain While Doing Laundry and Making the Bed

Coping with chronic pain can be difficult. You have to alter practically all facets of your life to cater to your treatment needs. The spring season is quickly approaching, pushing…

chronicwoman February 4, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

In a World of Pain

When Marin Hinkle tells you about her work, family and friends, you can hear the excitement and love in her voice. But behind that serene smile you see on television,…

chronicillness February 3, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Awareness Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Minimizing Back Pain While Doing Dishes and Cleaning the Floor

Work-related injuries are unfortunate yet expected for some people. Using poor lifting techniques, constantly bending over, and even sitting at a desk all day can contribute to a work-related injury.…

chronicwoman February 3, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

Resilience and Other Tools for Overcoming Barriers to Care for Women with Chronic Pain

We can all build resilience, but our circumstances are not all the same. Some women face more barriers than others. The common barriers we all face include: Poor reimbursement by…

chronicillness February 2, 2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

3 Easy Desk-side Stretches to Keep Muscle Pain at Bay

If you're not taking regular breaks to move around during your workday, your muscles may rebel after being scrunched in your desk chair hour after hour. The rebellion might be…

chronicillness February 1, 2023