Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Expert_badge Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Music Therapy Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain and Depression

A study conducted by Spanish researchers at the University of Granada has shown that music therapy combined with other relaxation techniques based on guided imagery significantly reduces pain, depression and anxiety, and improves sleep among patients suffering from fibromyalgia – thus enhancing patients' quality of life. This pioneer... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Suicide and Chronic Pain: The Facts, Risk Factors, and Warning Signs

The possibility of someone taking his/her own life is real. Every year, people commit suicide when least expected. Unfortunately, denial allows the warning signs to go unnoticed and the facts to be buried six feet under.  When someone does commit suicide, a community, family or circle of friends is forced to face the reality that certain... Read moreChevron
Scooter

Depressed

Most of the time I'm able to keep a handle on my depression. I have chronic pain due to the scar tissue encased around the nerve roots in my lower back. I've had five lumbar surgeries and two nerve relases in my left leg. For some reason lately I've been really feeling sorry for myself. I've tried numerous anti-depressants thru the years that only... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Fibromyalgia and Depression

For many years the medical community tried to link fibromyalgia and depression.  And despite evidence to the contrary, some in the psychological arena still insist on believing that fibromyalgia is caused by - or at least strongly linked to - depression.  The fact is, depression is no more prevalant with fibromyalgia than it is with any... Read moreChevron
snookiecollins

snookiecollins

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Advocate for others living with Chronic Pain...

Taking an Active Role In Your Healthcare...

Hi Everyone! I'm snookiecollins. I am new to this site, but happy to have found it.   I am living with/in Chronic Pain. I have been for over 12 yrs now... I've been diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis & Degenerative Disc Disease. And there are of course other health concerns that go along with these, such as the Chronic Pain, sciatica,... Read moreChevron

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