Why Chronic Pain Sufferers Are At High Risk For Prescription Drug Addiction

What do you do when your muscles and joints hurt and everything you've tried hasn't gotten rid of the pain? Most people go to their family doctor, a person whom they trust to give them sound advice. But, what happens if the doctor, after having examined you and run multiple tests, is unable to determine [...]

A Chronic Pain Patient’s Experience With Exhaustion

Pain is bad enough. But when you have pain that doesn't go away, it starts wearing you down. Other (equally as devastating) symptoms start making their appearance and can drive you to the brink of wanting to commit suicide. One of the worst is exhaustion. My patient told me her story and with her permission [...]

How Does a Chronic Pain Sufferer Respond to “How Are You?”

How are You?’   Sure, it’s just a friendly formality, but what else can you say after you’ve said ‘Hello’?   Seems simple enough, but any self-respecting chronic pain sufferer who wants to appear positive, yet honest may think twice before answering that dreaded question. Would you really like to know what they are thinking?   [...]