A collection of various tips, tools and resources for chronic pain management — from alternative and complementary therapy to physical therapy, occupational therapy, home remedies, medications and more.
When a Surprise Becomes a Disaster — Dangerous Gifts for People with Chronic Illnesses
I’m a big fan of samples, which makes Christmas gifts or other exchanges a pleasure. I love trying out new textures, sniffing new scents, and figuring out if the latest product on the block is a
The Many Negative Associations with Painkillers
Painkillers — hero, villain, friend and foe in one. What’s your opinion about them? Have you been told:
* Don’t take them, they’re bad for your liver and body.
* You’ll become reliant, dependent, or addicted to them. A good-for-nothing, pathetic junky.
* You’
In order to know 'how' to rewire the brain to manage chronic pain, first we need to understand 'what' pain and neuroplasticity even are. Let’s take a closer look at their definitions and causations to begin with.
*Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Pathways and
*Disclaimer: Whilst this post is sponsored by Age UK Mobility, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for
*Disclaimer: Whilst this post on useful home resources is kindly sponsored by Handicare Stairlifts, all opinions expressed in it are my own. This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should
This poem was written during the peak of my struggles with steroid therapy for Lupus (SLE) as a teenager, when I was first prescribed them. If you would like to understand a little more about the side effects and how they affected me, the article can be found here: High
The Final Instalment to the Pain Flare Series: Pain Management Tips
In part one of this series, people shared what their biggest pain flare triggers were. In part two, they shared their best tips for preventing a pain flare. But what happens if you land right smack in the middle
*Disclaimer: Whilst this post is sponsored by Axon Optics, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for medical
Chronic Illness Gift Ideas – for What’s Probably on Their Wish List!
Wish lists tend to contain practical items that make everyday living easier, or luxurious treats that warm the heart and soothe the soul. I’m not going to complain if I receive a fancy handbag, perfume or surprise
A Common Chronic Illness Wish List Item: Pain Relief
My original intention for this post was more of a show and tell session, where the chronic illness community could share what was on their wish list, and discover new coping tools. But it turns out that we all mostly want
Part 2 of 3 in the Pain Flare Series: Preventing a Pain Flare Before It Hits
This is a three-part series all about pain flares caused by chronic illness. (You can find links for the other two at the end of this post.) In this second instalment of the series,
I Asked What Your Biggest Pain Flare Triggers are, and You Answered
In this three part series we’ll be investigating pain flares: how it varies for each individual, what triggers them, how to prevent and also cope with them. (You can find links for the other two at the
