Pain Stories
Living with pain that just won’t go away
November 6, 2007
Pain, especially pain that doesn’t quit, changes a person. And rarely for the better. The initial reaction to serious pain is usually fear (what is wrong with me, and is it curable?), but pain that fails to respond to treatment leads to anxiety, depression, anger and irritability. Story
Magnitude of migraine burden not fully recognized in Canada
November 4, 2007
Societal stigma, patient denial, misdiagnosis and treatment confusion may be posing critical barriers to optimal migraine management in Canada. Story
Breaking the cycle of more pain, more drugs
November 2, 2007
Researchers at St. Louis University have figured out how to prevent tolerance to morphine and other opiate narcotics. The discovery could lead to relief for many patients who have watched their dosages increase several times over, yet still suffer from severe pain. Story
NIH Office of Research on Women's Health launches vulvodynia awareness campaign
October 24, 2007
To raise awareness about vulvodynia, a chronic unexplained pain or discomfort of the vulva. While a number of causes have been proposed, researchers still don't know why vulvodynia happens to some women. An estimated 14 million American women may have vulvodynia at one point in their lives. However, many health care providers are not aware of the condition, so they aren't always able to diagnose it. As a result, many women may go for a long period of time without a diagnosis. Story
Hollywood Cure for Pain announces its red carpet debut kick-off party & musical event
October 24, 2007
Hollywood Cure for Pain is a movement of people in the entertainment industry to help raise awareness and find a cure for people that suffer from various pain disorders. Approximately 50-75 million Americans suffer from persistent chronic pain. Story
Gain against the pain: fibromyalgia knowledge and treatment have improved
October 18, 2007
Because fibromyalgia it has been poorly understood and is defined by symptoms, not lab tests, many patients face skepticism from doctors and go untreated. Thanks to a growing understanding of the condition and new drugs, patients are less likely to encounter skepticism and more likely to find relief Story
CME/CE online tutorial on chronic vulvar pain now available
October 17, 2007
The National Vulvodynia Association (www.nva.org) is pleased to announce the release of its CME/CE accredited online tutorial for health care professionals titled, Vulvodynia: Integrating Current Knowledge into Clinical Practice. To access the tutorial, please visit http://learn.nva.org. Story
More Americans turning to massage for pain management
October 17, 2007
Thirty percent of all people who received a massage in the last five years got it for medical reasons, compared to 22 percent who sought relaxation and 13 percent for a simple indulgence. Almost one-third (32 percent) of Americans say they have used massage therapy at least one time for pain relief -- just behind those who have turned to chiropractic (38 percent) and physical therapy (44 percent). Story
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