Chronic Pain - Questions and Answers

Medical experts from Harvard University answer common questions about chronic pain.

QUESTION: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Hypothyroidism
I suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome and have recently learned that I have hypothyroidism. Can hypothyroidism be a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome?
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QUESTION: Back Pain in Children
Is back pain in children common? What should you do if your child has back/low back pain?
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QUESTION: Diet for Fibromyalgia
Is there a diet to help control fibromyalgia symptoms?
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QUESTION: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
What is "complex regional pain syndrome?"
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QUESTION: Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy
Does fibromyalgia pain increase when a woman is pregnant?
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QUESTION: Spinal Disc Degeneration
What could be the possible causes of degeneration of discs in the whole spine?
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QUESTION: Fibromyalgia
My wife has suffered with fibromyalgia for about 17 years. Recently, we have heard a great deal about acupuncture treatment success. Are there any studies that validate the use of acupuncture?
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