Because of the name, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, the other symptoms besides fatigue that make up this illness are often downplayed by the medical community. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a distressing disease that affects the entire body and widespread pain is a common symptom experienced by these patients. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a disease that has ...
According to the Glucosamine/ Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAITT), a study made by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin sulfate food supplements is more effective than the pain medication Celebrex® in treating moderate to severe osteoarthritis knee pain. The study was published in the February 23rd issue (2006) of The New ...
Pain caused by cervical spinal Stenosis can be excruciating, even years after surgery. The nerves and muscles are compromised, and in many cases, problems can recur. Prescription pain pills and muscle relaxers can be helpful, but they aren’t always the complete answer. The side affects of the drugs are sometimes worse than the original pain, ...
One of the more frustrating accompaniments to chronic pain is insomnia. When a person is suffering severe pain it is generally difficult to sleep at night. Despite pain medications, chronic pain very often continues to “break through” the relief that is provided by the medications. It is often a misunderstood concept about continuing pain despite ...
If you are one of the four percent of Americans who suffer from daily headaches, relief may be closer than you think. It may be as close as your medicine cabinet. Aleve is a pain medication that is used for many ailments, including headaches. The real name of this drug is naproxen, but it’s manufactured ...
Over 1 million Americans live with some form of chronic pain everyday. Arthritis, back injury, IBS, and the long term pain of autoimmune disorders, all have effects and stress that impact their entire quality of life. Pain exerts a major influence on your cardiovascular system and your emotional health. Learning how to live with chronic ...
