Sometimes talking to loved ones about your chronic pain might make you feel even worse than keeping it to yourself, adding to the sense of isolation you may already be experiencing. Here’s advice on how to deal with family issues from those who have experienced them firsthand as patients. Help your friends help you Dealing […]
Chronic Pain Overview About 20 percent of American adults, or 50 million, deal with some form of chronic pain. Disability, lost work days, excessive healthcare expenditures, and poor health are all linked to having a chronic pain condition like fibromyalgia, migraines, or low back pain. Prescription opioids have been widely used to manage chronic pain, […]
9 Things You Never Knew About Chronic Pain Headache, a stiff neck, and tense muscles everywhere; yeow! You probably aren’t unfamiliar with common aches and pains. The CDC reports that one-quarter of the American population has experienced discomfort that lasted more than a day. However, you don’t need to let a tight back or bum […]
Signs and Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is categorized as an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that triggers inflammation and discomfort within the digestive system. It leads to a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and ulcers. Additionally, Crohn’s disease can manifest non-gastrointestinal symptoms, including arthritis, eye inflammation, bone loss, and […]
14 Drug-Free Ways to Ease Chronic Pain It is not always necessary to resort to opioid prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines in order to find relief from chronic pain. It’s never simple to cope with suffering. However, at least you can rest easy knowing that the discomfort you’re feeling right now is just transitory whether it’s […]
4 Ways to Keep Chronic Pain From Straining Your Friendships Sometimes talking to loved ones about your chronic pain might make you feel even worse than keeping it to yourself, adding to the sense of isolation you may already be experiencing. Here’s advice on how to deal with family issues from those who have experienced […]