4 Back Pain Conditions That Mainly Affect Women
They say that when it comes to chronic pain women are not the same as men. According to Spine health differences in pelvic structure, hormonal factors, and the
HEALTH
1451 articles
3 of the Best Chronic Pain Support Websites in the UK
My first choice has to be A Way With Pain - I was first introduced to this site back in 2013 after seeing an article on Julia Kelly a chronic pain sufferer, and
Backer Nation - Help for People With Back Pain
BackerNation is a digital therapeutic platform for back pain and spine issues. You can learn from their growing library of articles and videos. Receive daily sm
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is Associated With Fibromyalgia
According to an article on All Star Pain Management, researchers found that "there was a significant correlation between the number of surgeries someone had and
Another Blog Award Nomination From Wego Health Activist Award
I have just had an email saying that I have a second nomination for another Health Activist Award – the Best in Show: Blog! This second nomination appears on my
Doctor in the House Episode 4 on Fibromyalgia
I wrote a few weeks ago about the 'Doctor in the House' episode which was about chronic pain and fibromyalgia which I finally managed to catch up with on BBC Ip
What is the True Cost of Facet Joint Injections?
Today I had my third lot of facet joint injections on the NHS at the Circle Nottingham Hospital. For me personally these injections (I have one in both sides of
My Back Pain Tips, What Are Yours?
With so many people offering you advice on how to deal with back pain it's difficult sometimes to know which advice to take. The internet is full to the brim of
#national Pain Week 24-30th July, #npw17
National Pain Week starts 24th July - 30th July who's ethos is 'Let's manage pain TOGETHER'. There are a number of articles on how, 'Pain is lonely', 'What Peop
Toblerone Pegs to Fuse a Pelvic Joint and Help Banish Back Pain
A new technique using toblerone shaped pegs to fuse a pelvic joint to help banish back pain has been introduced according to a recent article in the Daily Mail
Why Do Women Feel Chronic Pain More Than Men ?
Why do women feel chronic pain more than men? Well according to Pain News Network it's basically because their brains work differently. Women suffer from a high
Spinal Cord Stimulators Lowers Medication Use
An article recently said that having a Spinal Cord Stimulator, which is a tiny battery-powered transmitter similar to a pacemaker which is fitted for chronic pa
How to Travel With Fibromyalgia
I found this very interesting pin on Pinterest from The Viking Abroad blog who has written down her tips on how to travel with Fibromyalgia. The writer Vibeke w
The Latest Lactic Acid Injections for Back Pain
According to this week's Daily Mail Good Health section there is a new type of injection which contains a chemical that our body releases during strenuous exerc
Pet Therapy for Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
As I'm sure most of us pet owners know, a pet can be a great comfort to you at the best of times. The above picture is of my lovely toy poodle who lived until t
A Must Watch on Bbc One Monday 5th June 'doctor in the House'
On Monday 5th June the programme 'Doctor in the House' will feature 'Fibromyalgia' which is also repeated on the 7th June. Patient 'Nicola' has been diagnosed w
Can You Look to Well to Be Poorly ?
Looking at myself looking ill is not something I like seeing. So, come hell or high water, no matter how rough I feel I 'always' make the effort with how I look
Rave Reviews on the Latest Sciatica Pain Relief Cushion
The Sciatica Pain Relief Cushion was launched at the recent Back Pain Show in Birmingham with rave reviews. "I am loving my cushions, thank you so much for putt
A Letter to Myself
I read an article that if you are having a bad day and feeling a bit desperate then try writing a letter to yourself and relieve all your tension, so here is my
Fighting the Sleepless Nights and the Effects of Sleep Deprivation
I know I am far from suffering alone when I talk about sleepless nights whether you are suffering from chronic pain or not. Once the cycle of disbelief that you
Day Two After Cubital Tunnel Release Surgery
On Thursday I had my ulnar nerve release without transposition. I arrived at 7am as requested and was surprised to find my consultant ready and waiting to start
New Fibromyalgia Blood Test is 99% Accurate
According to the American site Medline the new Fibromyalgia blood test is now classed as 99% accurate. 'A new blood test for fibromyalgia is more accurate than
#fibromyalgia Awareness Day 12th May, 2017
Today for anyone who did not know this, is "FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY", so to help raise awareness of what can be to some people a debilitating condition pleas
Ulnar Nerve Surgery and Spinal Facet Joint Injections
I have had a number of appointments this week with regards to my ulnar nerve decompression surgery next week. One appointment I had was with my pain consultant