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A person living with chronic pain might become more introverted and less social because it is difficult to keep plans when constantly having to factor in the possibility of having a pain flare, or simply not having the energy to enjoy a social activity after getting through the day.
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Anyone who lives with fibromyalgia knows only too well that invades every part of your life, including the most personal areas – your relationships with your family and friends. In an effort to better understand the impact fibromyalgia has on personal relationships, Dawn Marcus, M.D., Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the…
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Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, commented on Fibromyalgia and Family Impact Survey Thanks for taking the survey, Dana! I agree, it's so sad that this illness…
Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, commented on Dual Fibromyalgia Surveys Reveal… I agree that the Lyrica ads have made a huge difference in making people aware…
Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, commented on I Am... More Than My Pain No problem, threehoneys. Yes, pain and depression can definitely go hand in hand. …
Lene Andersen, Health Guide, commented on 6 Tips for Improving Relationships with… excellent post, Karen! Lots of stuff to think about. It's important to…
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