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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Multiple Myeloma: Managing Bone Pain
From medication and surgery to stress-reduction techniques, here are ways to cope with bone pain.
After a Decade of Disease: This is What I Would Tell My Younger Self
K.J. Ramsey was diagnosed with AS in her 20s — she was afraid and in pain, with no idea what the next decade would bring. If only she could go back and talk to that 20 year old...
Does Opioid Marketing Affect Overdose Death Rates?
An observational study associates opioid marketing and overdose death rates, questioning the role of pharmaceutical companies and doctors in the opioid crisis.
Meet MJ, The Former Mommy Blogger Who Now Writes About Ankylosing Spondylitis
In her new blog: “Kicking Hoops and Shooting Goals,” MJ Rowan captures the daily irony and flow of living with AS and fibromyalgia — both of which she has. MJ crafts an irresistible story you almost certainly cannot stop reading mid-paragraph.
There's an App for That — Including Your RA
Life with rheumatoid arthritis is all over the map. Try these tools and apps to track your symptoms, so you can report them to your doctor.
The Great Kratom Controversy
Is kratom a natural a dietary supplement with pain-relieving properties — or is it an addictive drug?
To Sleep With Your Dog, or Not to Sleep With Your Dog?
On one hand, a new study shows that sleeping with your pet can help ease chronic pain symptoms. On the other hand, another study shows that sleeping with your dog may result in… no sleep at all. So, you may not be in pain, but you won’t be well-rested. Choose your poison.
Can Thyroid Conditions Cause Chronic Pain?
As many as 80 percent of thyroid patients experience muscle pain. These are the medical and natural approaches you can try for pain management.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Better Pain Management
Here’s how you can find pain relief with a highly individualized combination of strategies.
10 Best Exercises for Back Pain
As long as your doctor says it’s OK, doing these exercises for back pain may actually help relieve your symptoms — building core strength is the key.
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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).