As chronic pain patients, we dream of complete relief from pain. However, the sad fact for most of us is that total freedom from pain is probably an unrealistic goal. If that's the case, what then is a realistic goal? Just how much pain relief is it reasonable to expect? And a perhaps equally important question is, what... Read more
An Associated Press article about the placebo effect, particularly as it relates to natural or alternative treatments, is showing up in newspapers and other media across the country this week. The article, by AP writter Marilynn Marchione, although a tad one-sided, is not the problem. What I take issue with is the editor's note that... Read more
Have you ever thought you'd like to participate in a chronic pain or fibromyalgia clinical trial but didn't know how to find a study you would qualify for? Now it's as simple as filling out a form online, then sitting back and waiting for the appropriate research project to contact you. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have... Read more
I used to love browsing through the stores during the holidays, looking for just the right gift for family and friends. Unfortunately these days, shopping quickly turns into an adventure in pain. Quarter-mile treks across full parking lots, crowds of people bumping into me, and 30 minute waits in long check-out lines are nightmares... Read more
One of our community members, Saraboo, posed an interesting question in her recent SharePost A Healthy Focus. She asked, “How do we NOT focus on the pain and instead focus on life?” Her question inspired me to share what I've learned about controlling my focus and distracting myself from the pain – and then to ask you... Read more
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