Surgery is often the last resort for treatment when it comes to ulnar nerve damage, but sometimes it is necessary when all other options have failed. The ulnar nerve runs from the armpit to the fingers, and when severely damaged can significantly impact everyday life; surgery for ulnar nerve compression can be a huge relief … Read more
If you, like many, are tired of suffering in pain you aren’t alone. Every day hundreds of people are visiting their doctor and seeking pain relief for such conditions as arthritis, nerve conditions and more. With so many different pain killers on the market today many are becoming concerned about side effects. Perhaps you’re weary … Read more
The condition of encephalitis is a very rare one- only affecting about one in 200,000 people in the United States of America each year. Encephalitis is a condition that is characterized by the inflammation of the tissue of the brain. When it does strike, it can be extremely dangerous. This condition can result in changes … Read more
Understanding Your Chronic Pain Medication Options Chronic pain is any pain that lasts for longer than a few short months. Typically, when considering pain, doctors will mark pain as being chronic if it has lasted more than 3 to six months however some doctors will consider it as chronic only when it has been bothering … Read more
Chronic illness such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and others can cause stress and strain on any relationship. The truth is that the partner who is suffering from the condition doesn’t feel like the person they were before they developed the condition. On the other hand, the other partner may not feel like they are … Read more
While mental illness becomes more apparent and commonplace in a distorted and increasingly stressful society, celebrities with mental illness in the spotlight gain increasing attention at the behest of the presses over this serious matter. Many celebrities we know and love have battled with serious mental illness and succeeded despite the challenges which these issues … Read more
While it is very true that anxiety is a mental health condition, it does present with several physical symptoms. Most people are aware of the muscle tension and nausea that can be caused by anxiety. However, very few know that anxiety can actually contribute to, or even cause, chronic pain. Following is a list of … Read more
Many of us are looking for more natural ways to deal with our problems with chronic pain. As a result, we may be trying some techniques that we never considered before, specifically, working with people who may be considered practitioners of alternative forms of medicine. That being said, a chiropractor is usually someone that is … Read more
If you have a lot of pain, or you know someone with chronic pain, you may have a lot of concerns on your mind. One of the things that many people worry about is whether or not chronic pain is actually related to being egocentric or narcissistic. There are definitely some arguments for it, but … Read more
There are many forms in which chronic pain can install itself in your body without you even noticing it. Many times, people develop chronic pain due to things that are not related to them – but they also seek medical help too late, when the condition is actually worse than it was in the beginning. … Read more