Fibromyalgia has many symptoms and these tend to vary person to person but the main symptom is widespread pain.
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If you have a chronic pain disorder and are experiencing increased pain symptoms in the the summer, talk to your pain specialist. Come up with a plan to tackle the pain caused by heat and humidity.
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History was made at the first-ever Adaptive Division at the CrossFit Games history was made. All of the competitors gave an impressive showing, making a clear statement that fitness is attainable for anyone, no matter what limitations may stand in the way. Among 30 athletes, ten — five men and five women — participated in the premier neuromuscular division.
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Changes in color like this are usually related to changes in blood flow. This is a common side effect of chronic nerve pain. Changes in the skin’s appearance are especially common in people with a peripheral nerve injury or damage to the nerves that are not the spinal cord and brain.
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Opioids (such as morphine) are medications that are used for the relief of pain. Opioids also slow the movement of the bowel which leads to constipation. Constipation during opioid therapy is very common. Managing constipation is key. A plan to prevent constipation caused by opioids (pain medication) should be started as soon as these medications are prescribed, especially if the medication may be a longterm solution to chronic pain. It is important not to stop taking the pain medication because of the constipation.
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain around the body. The pain stems from a problem in the way the nervous system processes pain signals.
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Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body.
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People with neuropathic pain experience sensations in unusual ways.
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Finding the cause of your pain is the specific goal of the pain specialist. This is accomplished by collaborating with primary care physician and other specialists – and carefully listening to you.
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I recently reread this US Pain Foundation blog post from the beginning of 2020. And, while I started to write a similar blog post, about the same topic, How to talk about pain. I realized this really article does already say much of what I would write myself. therefore, I believe it is worth re-sharing because of the important information is contains.
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Symptoms generally develop slowly over years. The progression of symptoms is often a bit different from one person to another due to the diversity of the disease. The cause remains largely unknown. Although there is no cure, treatment options vary and include medications and surgery. Pain affects 40% to 85% of people with Parkinson’s disease. And pain often presents before motor symptom decline. This pain in PD is classified into one of five descriptors: musculoskeletal, neuropathic, central, akathisia and dystonia.
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What is peripheral nerve stimulation? It is a minimally invasive surgery where the technology is quickly advancing for chronic pain treatment. The physician places a small electrical device (a thin, wire-like electrode) next to one of your peripheral nerves, in your region of pain. The electrode then delivers rapid electrical pulses, at a set frequency, that feel like a mild tingling sensation, or what is called paresthesias. This stimulation can also be referred to as neuromodulation.
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Parents are the first witness to chronic pain attacking their child, yet it is something they can do little to protect them from. Parents can feel helpless.
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Depression can further debilitate people with chronic pain. And these patients may be less likely to recognize and talk about symptoms of depression with their doctor, particularly since they are tied so closely with the pain symptoms they may already be experiencing. Both pain and depression make each other difficult to treat.
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Chronic pain is complex — biological, psychological and social factors all contribute to the development of chronic pain. And a complex disease should warrant an equally complex treatment approach. The best treatment for most adolescent chronic pain includes a multidisciplinary approach. However, access to this approach appears to be limited, as well as the continuing stigma associated with mental health services. If physicians work together in treating our young patients, I believe we can be more successful in treating chronic pain AND lowering the prescription of opioids in doing this.
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and sleep problems. You can develop fibromyalgia after an accident, surgery, or infection. Psychological stress can also trigger it. People with fibromyalgia feel pain differently. Studies show that repeated nerve signaling causes the brain and spinal cord to amplify pain. This requires special treatment. Fibromyalgia pain management starts with a timely diagnosis from your doctor. It is also based on self-care measures to increase your energy. Therefore, patient-initiated exercise and stress management are essential.
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The overall results of the study indicated that long-term cannabis use leads to improvement in pain measures, patient quality of life, and decreased opioid use.
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Fascinating new research on how pain gets from the affected area of the body to the brain. Countless interactions between nerves and other cells in the body create the sensory responses, including pain, that allow us to interact with the world. Researchers are cataloging the interactions, on the hunt for molecular reactions that result in the dysfunction of chronic pain.
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A Q&A on the shingles vaccine, pain and treatment.
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As legalization increases worldwide, a drug that has been used to address chronic pain and anxiety for more than 5,000 years is being brought to the forefront as an effective medical treatment. In reading this case study from Europe about the use of cannabis by the medical community, it will be interesting to see how prescription and use evolves here in the United States over the next 2 to 5 years.
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