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Admittedly, blisters are annoying. I used to get them all the time on my feet until I learned how to find shoes that fit properly. Yet, I still get them once in a while.
People get blisters on their hands from working with various hand tools and you can even get blisters from burns. But, whatever […]
Diapers! I just want to grab those little tushes….
Ok, so what does D stand for in the world of pain?
D is for:
Diabetic neuropathy: People who have had diabetes for a long time can develop the complication, diabetic neuropathy, that affects their nerves and causes great pain. The pain happens most often in the feet and […]
Yup, C is for car, but it’s also for:
Central pain syndrome: According to NINDS, “Central pain syndrome is a neurological condition caused by damage to or dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord. This syndrome can be caused by stroke, multiple sclerosis, tumors, epilepsy, brain […]
Yes, B is for baby - but not in this list.
B in this list is ABCs is for:
Bladder infections: oh boy, if you’ve ever had a bladder infection, you know it. The pain and burning that goes along with it doesn’t really have any comparisons.
Bulging discs: also called slipped discs, herniated discs or ruptured […]
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Well, yes, A is for apples, but in pain, A is for:
Arthritis: Arthritis is the umbrella term for several diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, but also for ankylosing spondylitis. It is the most common cause of disability in the United States. Here are some good […]
I’m sure that most people who live with any type of chronic pain will agree that the best thing - other than a cure - is education. Education for those who are living with chronic pain, for those who live with and love those with pain, and those who treat them.
In an attempt to help […]
If you have a chronic illness or are living with chronic pain, chances are you get a little tired of trying to explain your situation all the time. The Reflex Dystrophy Syndrome Association has made available some very interesting and helpful brochures, cards, and hand outs that people can use to help spread the word […]
If you are living with chronic pain or chronic illness, chances are you are taking at least one type of medications, if not more. Even if you don’t have chronic pain, you may be taking a few different medications. And, as we age, we tend to take more medications for more problems.
Here are some tips […]
Yesterday, I posted 10 ways to prevent injuries in your home and today it’s how to prevent injuries, or minimize them at least, outside of the home.
Wear your seatbelt - even for short trips. If you find it uncomfortable, there are mechanisms you can use to adjust them. If you wear tank tops, etc, and […]
Sometimes, chronic pain can result from a small, seemingly insignificant injury. A broken bone can perhaps not heal properly, a soft tissue injury could result in complex regional pain syndrome, what used to be called RSD. You can read about how such an injury resulted in a lifetime of chronic pain to a ballet dancer: […]
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