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Why is evaluating the difference between cognitive function within specific chronic pain disorders important?
In the United States as many as one in five people has chronic pain. Glia could be the reason why people who have suffered trauma or an accident continue to feel pain long after their injuries have healed — an example of a case of pain that once had a biological function – to indicate an injury – which becomes a pathology.
If you are living with chronic pain and are unsure how the COVID-19 pandemic may affect you, here is what you need to know, and what you can do now to find long-term relief. Chronic pain sufferers may be in a high-risk group when it comes to COVID-19.
It can be difficult to maintain your energy levels during the winter months. It’s important to keep up your motivation in winter. Managing chronic pain is important year-round, but particularly difficult in the winter months. Hopefully applying a few of these tips will help you control the pain in the coldest weather.
If you live with chronic pain, you know how challenging it can be to perform simple chores and everyday functions. The thought of adding the holiday “stuff” too can be daunting. It can really put a damper on what could be a wonderful holiday season.
Neuropathic pain is caused by damage or injury to the nerves that transfer information between the brain and spinal cord from the skin, muscles and other parts of the body.
Chronic pain, or pain that lasts for more than 12 weeks, is common among the approximately 20 million veterans in the United States today. More than 50% of veterans receiving care at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities across the country are affected by the condition.
The study shows the potential for skill-based, CBT interventions delivered by frontline clinicians to reduce pain impact and improve function among patients with chronic pain receiving long-term opioid treatment.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain. Typically developed after an injury, stroke, heart attack or surgery, CRPS usually affects a leg or arm.
You pain management physician will work with you to find the right balance of medication for your pain, with the least possible side effects. That said, your doctor will also work with you to manage any consequences of your medication. Talk to your physician about your pain, the medications they would like to prescribe, the meds you are taking and your goals for treatment.