Coping With a Flare up of Pain
I was enjoying the best pain free period I have had for years and years after my first taste of facet joint injections. I could count on both hands the amount o
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Back Pain Blog is in the Final Cut
I was recently nominated for Migraine Relief Center's top migraine and chronic pain blogger contest and they have informed me that I have made the final cut. My
Sponsored Book Giveaway - This Giveaway is Sponsored by Chronic Illness Bloggers
This is a sponsored giveaway by Chronic Illness Bloggers and all the prizes have been donated by a number of individuals/companies as listed later in this post.
Award Winning Airing Pain Online Radio Show
Pain Concern are running an 'Airing Pain' radio show as well as podcast on Arthritis . The show is funded by the Agnes Hunter Trust and explores the causes of a
Never, Never, Never Give up
Chronic pain sufferers often have to adjust their hopes and dreams, their lifestyles and even their employment prospects. This can then have a knock on effect a
Could You Have Fbss (failed Back Surgery Syndrome)?
Failed back surgery syndrome (also called FBSS, or failed back syndrome) can occur in 10-40% of people who undergo spinal surgery. Although it is not actually a
N:rem Sleep System Special Discount £30 Discount Plus #halloween Offer
I am sure you will have seen my previous post on the N:Rem Sleep Mattress which are unique in the way you can adjust the mattress which comes in is unlike conve
A Possible New Drug for Fibromyalgia
According to Fibromyalgia Treating The National Fibromyalgia and Pain Association says to keep an eye out for a drug called Effirma which is already used to tre
One Week on From Facet Joint Injections for Low Back Pain
Exactly a week ago I had the some facet joint injections in my low back. I've had other lumber injections from epidurals to trigger point injections but never a
The Sittingwell Cushion – Firm Support For Your Back — Claire's Comfy Corner
Living with Fibromyalgia is challenging, the unrelenting pain can cause fatigue, depression and anxiety. Both upper and lower back pain causes us intense discom
Why Inactivity Can Lead to a Flare up in Pain
If you sit for a prolonged length of time it puts more pressure on your discs, which in turn puts your back and spine at risk from damage and can cause a flare
Top Eleven Foods and Drinks to Help With CFS and Fibromyalgia
CFS and chronic fatigue in Fibromyalgia can be quite debilitating and something I really struggle with so I am always looking out for ideas on how to help with
Daily Prompt: Trust your gut feeling when you go and see your Doctor
via Daily Prompt: Trust Nearly every day I find another article about a person who had found it hard to get their Doctor to believe them about their illness, in
My Top 20+ Tips on How to Manage Your Fibromyalgia
1. Rest, rest and more rest, every little helps to recharge your batteries. When you feel that overwhelming urge to sleep try and get forty winks. 2. Don't be f
What is a #spoonie
According to The Huffington Post a 'spoonie can refer to any individual who suffers from a chronic illness. The term originated from a post written by Christine
Daily Prompt: Original Post on myths and facts on how to deal with Back Pain
via Daily Prompt: Original This is a copy of the 'original' blog post I wrote on the myths and facts on how to deal with Back Pain back in January 2011, and not
Facet Joint Injections for Lower Back #pain
Facet Joint injections for lower back pain are given under xray in the outpatients department at hospital. It is an injection into the small linking joints of y
Daily Prompt: Careful as the season changes
via Daily Prompt: Careful When you look outside and see a lovely sky with the sun shining it's easy to forget that Autumn has just started. Most Fibromyalgia an
More News on the Back Care Awareness Week
As you saw from my previous post the Back Care Awareness Week 2016 was highlighting on carers and they were delighted with radio coverage they had across the UK
Back Care #awareness Week - Caring for Carers
It's been Back Care Awareness Week all this week and this year they are highlighting 'Caring for Carers'. The UK is home to 7 million unpaid carers. These are p
Never Be Alone in Pain Again With Reachout: the App
You will never feel alone in pain again with this unique, FREE first of it's kind Social Support App 'Reachout'. It helps patients and their families cope with
I Know I'm Not Alone
I KNOW I'M NOT ALONE Barbara McLullich Isn't it strange, how nature makes your forget, That terrible pain you have and continually get. It comes in waves when
Chronic Lower Back Pain Carries Risks Far Beyond the Aching Back
[caption id="attachment_20262563" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Dr. Sandro LaRocca is an orthopedic spine surgeon in NJ practicing minimally invasive spine,
The Doctor Who Gave up Drugs - Series 1, Episode 2 Review
Last night was the final episode of the first series of 'The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs', on BBC 1. In this concluding part of the program Dr Chris van Tulleken c