Monday, October, 26, 2009

Pain Treatment In Rhode Island

04/23/07 #6 - Constant tension headaches, not rested?

By Ask the Clinician Health Expert

Full Question:

I've had tension headaches since I was a teenager, I'm now 31 years old. I live in Rhode Island but can not find a specialist who knows how to deal with these headaches. They are always there, some days worse than others and nothing seems to work. My primary doctor only goes by what I tell her and I don't think she understands this constant pain. I'm always tired during the day and do not feel rested when I wake up in the morning, my motivation to do anything when I get h...

View all »

Expert & Community Posts

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: The Medical Marijuana Controversy

By Mandy Crest , Health Expert

...use of medical marijuana provides relief from nerve pain, tremor, spacticity, sleeping disorders... Read more »

The Midweek Muse: A little inspiration to get you over the hump

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to... Read more »

Taking on Breakthrough Pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Inadequate treatment of chronic pain remains a problem. In particular, “breakthrough pain” is... Read more »

Go to Posts »

Health Guide

Endometriosis: Symptoms

Pain at the time of menstruation (dysmenorrhea ) is the primary symptom and occurs in nearly all girls and women with endometriosis. Studies suggest that endometriosis is the cause of about... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Resources

...Foundationwww.spine.org -- North American Spine Societywww.apta.org -- American Physical Therapy Associationwww.ampainsoc.org -- American Pain Societywww.theacpa.org -- American Chronic Pain... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Introduction

...IntroductionFibromyalgia is a syndrome of unknown causes that results in lasting, sometimes debilitating, muscle pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is also known as fibrositis or fibromyositis.General... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain

for Acute Low Back PainPatients withshort-term acute low back pain usuallyhavethe best resultswith the least aggressive treatments. The general approach is as follows:Patients with no... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors

In most known cases, pain begins with an injury, after lifting a heavy object, or after making an abrupt movement. Not all people experience back pain after such events, however. A number... Read more »

Images

Pain medications

Related News

Parkinsons Patients in Pain

September 15, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with Parkinson's disease experience more pain than those without the disease, according to a new study. For this... Read summary »

Snail Venom for Chronic Pain

August 01, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) A snail found in the sea could be all it takes for millions of people to live pain-free. Small but deadly,... Read summary »

Connecting the Brain and Pain

November 13, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common brain imaging technology is unlocking the connection between depression and pain. Statistics show more than 75 percent... Read summary »

Hypnosis Before Cancer Surgery Reduces Pain and Cost

December 24, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A hypnosis session before a woman undergoes breast cancer surgery can have tremendous benefits, according to a new study. The... Read summary »

Program Helps Patients Manage Chronic Pain

April 06, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chronic pain sufferers can see a significant reduction in pain and depression if they are treated with a collaborative care... Read summary »

Go to News »

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Non-Profit Affiliates:

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on ChronicPainConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.

Sign in