Pain is the most common complaint of children with rheumatic disease.
We should not forget that children can experience pain on a chronic basis. Joint pain is a leading cause of disability in children with arthritis, even after definitive treatment for the arthritis has been initiated. Pain limits the activities of children, disrupts their school attendance, and affects their emotions. Studies have shown that even the smallest decrease in the severity of pain can result in a si...
Read more »...of these patients are going to be suffering from chronic pain, for a variety of reasons. ... Read more »
...was really sick. I felt compelled to explain her chronic pain all over again. I am embarrassed... Read more »
...friends or co-workers what it's like to live with chronic pain? Do others ever accuse you of... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common brain imaging technology is unlocking the connection between depression and pain. Statistics show more than 75 percent... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chronic pain sufferers can see a significant reduction in pain and depression if they are treated with a collaborative care... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research shows that the use of antidepressants on patients with fibromyalgia, a disease defined by chronic pain, tenderness,... Read summary »
CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Broadcast New) -- Chrissy Freuh's migraines started early. "I remember the lights bothering me and the sun," she says. And they got... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A new study shows the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for older patients with... Read summary »