The nervous system has a system of checks and balances that ultimately determine how strong a pain signal is experienced by the individual. Different parts of the spinal cord and brain can play a role...
Have you ever thought about participating in a clinical trial? I’ve never done it myself, but I’ve always wanted to. It’s a way to talk to people who are studying your condition, receive free medical...
An interesting look at the risks that come from taking anti-inflammatory medications. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/17/the-heart-perils-of-pain-relievers/?_r=0 The article quotes one doctor as saying, “If these drugs are making your life a lot better, that may be worth the...
Ok, so I wish I could stop going on angry rants on this blog. But, ironically, some of my rants have turned out to be among my most popular posts… so I’m going to keep...
It’s amazing how sometimes a piece of writing that’s only a few paragraphs long can help to clarify something you’ve been thinking about for a while. I found a great article on Body in Mind...
Have you ever had a totally disappointing experience seeing a specialist for help with chronic pain/fibromyalgia? I certainly have… many times. Fellow pain sufferers, we are fighting an uphill battle to be taken seriously. I...
For years I thought I needed to find a doctor to diagnose me with and treat me for fibromyalgia. I sought out various pain specialists; physiatrists and anesthesiologists, the heads of departments. Some of them...
As anyone who’s ever wondered if they have fibromyalgia probably knows, the different specialities within Western medicine are not necessarily on the same page in terms of the way they diagnose and treat pain. Rheumatology...