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The Truth About Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects multiple areas of the body, including the muscles and joints. While not considered a form of arthritis, fibromyalgia does similarly cause significant pain and fatigue, which can interfere with the ability to participate in everyday activities. It currently affects 2-4% of the population, and most of…
Read MorePain – Is it Subjective?
I was at my friend’s house last weekend, listening to a story about a recent trip to the mall. As she describes, she and her husband were waiting in a check out line when a shopper got upset about a return that wasn’t going through. As she was tell the story, her husband began to…
Read MoreUnderstanding Breakthrough Pain
Imagine you’re a patient with chronic pain (probably not hard to do if you frequent our site). You’ve been seeing a pain management specialist and have been enjoying pain relief. Suddenly, you experience an abrupt and intense bout of pain. It’s short lived, but it’s enough to remind you of the days in which you…
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