Chronic Health

09/21/2025

Everyone who has survived a summer in the United States knows that temperatures can easily exceed 100 degrees. Natives may brush it off saying “at least it’s a dry heat,” but extreme heat actually has a negative impact on the body if you’re not careful. In fact, some studies have even linked heat to chronic pain conditions!

Fibromyalgia pain. Pain is the hallmark fibromyalgia symptom. You'll feel it in various muscles and other soft tissues around your body. Fibromyalgia

09/20/2025

Chronicillness.co Site of United States values innovation, so when a new FDA-approved device comes out, we want our patients to be the first to learn about the possible benefits. You may have heard of a TENS unit, a device our patients have been using for years. A TENS unit is a small device that sends electrical stimulation to the nerves to correct any misfiring nerves and stop them from sending pain signals to the brain. A Quell device is similar to this.

Fibromyalgia pain. Pain is the hallmark fibromyalgia symptom. You'll feel it in various muscles and other soft tissues around your body. Fibromyalgia

09/19/2025

As summer approaches, more families are heading to the pool to cool off. It is also a time when many who suffer from a wide range of pain conditions take advantage of the pool to help ease their pain. But does swimming actually help reduce degenerative disc disease pain? There is a bit of a debate within the chronic pain community about this exact question. Some argue swimming can worsen back pain, while others say swimming is a safe form of exercise for degenerative disc disease.

Fibromyalgia pain. Pain is the hallmark fibromyalgia symptom. You'll feel it in various muscles and other soft tissues around your body. Fibromyalgia

09/18/2025

When you drop something on your foot or slam your finger in a drawer, you know that pain will usually follow. Did you ever wonder why you feel that pain? Feeling pain in response to an injury is a signal that your body has been damaged in some way. Or, if you have an illness, headache, or another type of pain, it’s a signal to your brain that something is not right.

Fibromyalgia pain. Pain is the hallmark fibromyalgia symptom. You'll feel it in various muscles and other soft tissues around your body. Fibromyalgia

09/17/2025

Lower back pain is a common reason for visits to the doctor, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. An estimated 8 in 10 people experience this musculoskeletal disorder at some point in their lives. It accounts for more sick leave and disability than any other medical condition. It is easy to write off low back pain; however, when the pain becomes a chronic condition, it can significantly impact the quality of life.

Fibromyalgia pain. Pain is the hallmark fibromyalgia symptom. You'll feel it in various muscles and other soft tissues around your body. Fibromyalgia

09/17/2025

09/16/2025

Each year in the United States, millions of prescriptions are written for opioids to relieve chronic pain. When used appropriately, they can be a viable treatment option for some patients. But, there are health risks associated with the use of opioids. Concerns about opioid addiction have led to increased regulation and changes in opioid prescribing guidelines. With the current opioid epidemic in the United States, healthcare providers and their patients are increasingly seeking non-opioid pain relief options.

Fibromyalgia pain. Pain is the hallmark fibromyalgia symptom. You'll feel it in various muscles and other soft tissues around your body. Fibromyalgia

09/16/2025

Fibromyalgia is often seen as a condition of the muscles, joints, and nerves. But the real battleground may lie deeper—in the brain. Those with fibromyalgia frequently report more than physical pain. They experience a unique kind of mental fog, cognitive disconnection, and sensory overload that often can't be explained by traditional tests.

What’s happening inside the fibromyalgia brain? How does it differ from the brain of someone without this condition? Scientists have spent years trying to answer these questions, and while much is still unknown, we now have a clearer picture of the neurological shifts that define this invisible illness.

Fibromyalgia Brain vs Normal Brain: Neurological Differences Explained uncovers how fibromyalgia rewires the brain’s pain signals, memory, and focus, revealing the unseen impact on daily life.

09/15/2025

Insomnia is a quite frequent sleeping disorder which makes sleeping and sleeping difficult. Insomnia prevents many from sleeping seven to nine hours per night, which is suggested by experts.

Many individuals have a few days or weeks of insomnia while others have months of insomnia.

Fibromyalgia pain. Pain is the hallmark fibromyalgia symptom. You'll feel it in various muscles and other soft tissues around your body. Fibromyalgia