Pain Management
The best methods of management for conditions with chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, back pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, TMJ disorder, and foot pain.
People With Chronic Pain Talk About Opioids
News coverage of the opioid crisis rarely includes the voices of Americans who rely on these prescriptions for chronic pain. Here's what they have to say.
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The Big 3: These Are the Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Health Conditions
Errors in diagnosis are all too common—that’s why it's important to learn how to advocate for yourself in the doctor’s office. Here’s what you need to know.
Chronic Pain During Pregnancy: What You Should Know
Whether you had a chronic pain condition before pregnant or pregnancy itself has brought on new pain, these tips can help you manage it.
8 Great Father's Day Gifts for #ChronicDads
We’ve got a few awesome ways to show the big guy how much you care.
Legalizing Marijuana Isn't Risk-Free
While pot does have some proven medical benefits, especially when it comes to pain, legalization may have some unintended negative consequences.
When Psoriasis Hurts
Researchers are finding new tools to analyze skin pain in people with psoriasis and make things better for people who have this problem.
Regular Cannabis Users May Need Twice the Amount of Sedation During Surgery
While many people sing the praises of marijuana and its benefits, the drug isn’t without its risks. And the latest may affect your sedation levels in the operating room.
5 Best Exercises for Joint Pain
Joint pain can get in the way of people with rheumatologic conditions being able to move around and live normally. The simple exercises described by physical therapists here can be the key to getting relief – and back in the game.
Medical Marijuana: Different Tokes for Different Folks (and Health Conditions)
People with cancer who use medical marijuana are more likely to choose forms with higher amounts of THC than those with other health conditions, who prefer CBD.
From a Doctor's Perspective: The Opioid Crisis in the Office Setting
The opioid crisis has changed the way we think about pain. Addictions typically associated with street drugs now often start in the doctor’s office.
Reasons for Overprescribing Opioids: What a Doctor Wants You to Know
New measures have been developed to limit unnecessary opioid prescriptions but will how successful will they be?
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Living Well with RA
When your body's in pain, how do you move forward? Find expert advice and use the collective wisdom of fellow RA patients and caregivers to live with greater ease at home, work, and beyond.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Can you guess which world record this mom with RA broke? Find even more stories of men and women staying active with rheumatoid arthritis, from the dance studio to the shores of the Great Lakes.
Meet the Experts
Ginger Vieira
Patient ExpertGinger Vieira is an author who has lived with Type 1 diabetes and Celiac disease since 1999, and fibromyalgia since 2014.
Lene Andersen, MSW
Patient ExpertLene Andersen is an author, health and disability advocate, and photographer. She lives with rheumatoid arthritis.
Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.
Health WriterSince 2004, Dr. Davenport has shared her passion for health and knowledge of the psycho-social aspects of chronic diseases with the HealthCentral community.
Health News
New Generic Drug Could Improve Treatment for Opioid Dependence
The approved the first generic versions of Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film for the treatment of opioid dependence to improve access to these medications for people who need them.
Baking Soda For Inflammatory Diseases?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease, and new evidence shows that baking soda may help fight inflammation.
Think Twice Before Supplement Shopping
Study finds many supplements provide few advantages to wellness (but also, no risk).