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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I'm Dependent on Opioids, and I'm Not the Problem
Get a perspective from the other side of the opioid crisis, where these medications provide vital relief for people with chronic pain.
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?
Should You Lay Off the Cheese and Yogurt — Or Load Up?
Conflicting research says that for some inflammatory conditions, dairy is harmful, while for others, it’s actually helpful. Find out if your condition is one that should be loading up on cheese, or ridding dairy altogether.
9 Rheumatoid Arthritis Remedies You Probably Haven’t Tried
These exercise, food, and lifestyle hacks can help tame RA pain and increase joint mobility.
Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain
Is medical cannabis really effective for chronic pain? The short answer: Yes. Here's what you should know.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Better Pain Management
Here’s how you can find pain relief with a highly individualized combination of strategies.
Postpartum Depression Linked to Mom’s Recovery Pain After Childbirth
How well a new mother's pain is managed during her recovery from childbirth appears to directly influence her risk of postpartum depression.
Meet the Members of Your PsA Treatment Team
Psoriatic arthritis can affect your feet, eyes, joints, and more over your lifetime. Get to know the many specialists who can help you manage your condition.
Struggling With Foot Pain from PsA?
From comfy sneakers and foot massages, to warm-water foot baths and acupuncture, here’s how to keep your feet pain-free with psoriatic arthritis.
10 Uncommon Psoriatic Arthritis Complications
Flare-ups and joint pain are regular occurances with psoriatic arthritis, but how many of these uncommon PsA complications have you experienced?
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Smart Strategies for Tackling 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).