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Chronic Pain Statistics
Chronic pain is the No. 1 cause of disability and disease burden globally.
Undiagnosed Chronic Pain?
Having a chronic condition diagnosis is hard enough. It is even more challenging to go through all of this every day, yet be denied a concrete diagnosis. It can be exhausting and you can feel like giving up. However, you are not alone.
What Is Mirror Pain?
Mirror pain, is pain experienced on both sides of the body, usually after trauma or inflammation in a limb on one side. However, the pain on the side opposite the affected area is usually not as severe as that on the side of injury.
The Need For Better Pain Care
For doctors, it is learning to recognize and asses key symptoms of chronic pain conditions. And, as doctors, developing a solid network of resources and specialists to refer patients to. We cannot know and specialize in everything, nor should we. Seeing when it is time to send a patient to someone else who many know more is essential to the proper diagnosis and care of pain.
Does Stress Affect Chronic Pain?
The stress system is closely aligned with the nervous system, including peripheral and central areas that interact with the brain. These are the areas that also happen to interpret pain. When the body reacts to stressors, it begins to modify pain symptoms, thus stimulating a different and/or higher pain perception in the body.
Let’s Talk Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. It is often triggered by a stressful event, including physical stress or emotional stress. Possible triggers for the condition can include an injury or a viral infection.
Can the Weather Affect My Pain?
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.
First Ever Neuromuscular Division of Competitive Athletics
On Thursday when the athletes wrapped up 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 first ever neuromuscular division.
According to The Morning Chalk Up.
Why Does My Pain Change The Color Of My Skin?
Chronic pain is often related to damaged nerves. The same nerves supply the organs, muscles, and skin. If these nerves are damaged, they may no longer “supply” the skin adequately. This can cause the skin to change color or texture. It also can alter the way certain sensations, such as light, touch and temperature, are felt.
Pain Medication and Constipation
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.
