Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain disorder that affects about 10 million people in the United States. It can be challenging for doctors to diagnose fibromyalgia, partly because symptoms often vary from person to person. Currently, there are no definitive tests to prove that a patient is suffering from the disorder. If you're worried about pain you or a loved one may be experiencing, watch for these 6 common warning signs of fibromyalgia.
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Warning sign #1: Sensitivity to touch
One of the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia is allodynia, or a sensitivity to...
Sometimes, the events of the day can be just a little too much. This is especially true for people with chronic pain. This is where pain journaling comes in.
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Lower back pain, a.k.a lumbar pain, is one of the most common pain conditions that you may experience. Because it's invisible, lower back pain may be difficult to diagnose and treat. Whether you're suffering from chronic or acute lumbar pain, finding treatment can be frustrating. If you're looking for a treatment option that doesn't rely on medication, then interventional...
Dry, itchy, sensitive and inflamed skin. These are just a few symptoms of eczema (or Dermatitis), a skin condition that can turn your best day into a stressful one. Worrying about how to alleviate eczema without side effects is a concern with many answers....
If you’re suffering from back pain and looking for non-surgical relief, cortisone injections may be just what the doctor ordered. This type of injection can...
Scientists at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri have shown that certain Alzheimer's therapies were significantly more effective when paired with...
Anti-Arthritis Plan Overview
For the more than 46 million people in the United States living with arthritis, life means some amount of pain most days,...
Chronic foot pain can be extremely aggravating to live with. Think of how often you’re on your feet throughout the day. Now, add in a burning, stinging sensation that’s accompanied by cracked or flaking skin, and just like that your seemingly innocuous morning stroll is out of the question....
Stretching and Staying Limber is Good for Your Body and Mind
While the jury is still out on whether stretching can prevent injury, when appropriate,...
Trying to finding alternative treatments for pain can bring you face-to-face with the ugly side of the internet. Online, you will find troves of people eager to share their success and horror stories in an attempt to convince you to try or avoid certain treatments.
But the truth is,...
Tips for Caregivers
Many older adults live with pain, which can be acute (intense but short-lived) or chronic (lasting six weeks or more). Caregivers who...