Sanjay Gupta, MD
A 29-year-old medical resident on a skiing excursion is trapped between rocks and a shelf of ice for more than an hour, her head submerged…
Pain and Depression: Your Thoughts Make a Difference
If you have chronic pain, you may be at risk for depression. In one study, 35% of the participants who reported chronic pain were also depressed. Risk…
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Opioid Overview
The number of Americans who suffer from chronic pain is staggering. It’s around 50-100 million, says Jeff Gudin, MD, the director of Pain Management and…
Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC) Survey
To better understand the most common and challenging side effect of opioid therapy, opioid-induced constipation (OIC), PainPathways asked readers to share their experiences. Overall, responses were consistent…
How Ergonomics Can Help Free You From Pain
For chronic pain sufferers, using ergonomics at home and work can help with pain management, reducing or even alleviating some pain over time. We think…
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Caregiver’s Depression
The day never seems to end. Your elderly father needs you all the time. He is in constant pain and you are at your wit’s…
You Are Not Your Pain – Authors
Vidyamala Burch I had just turned twenty-three when I visited my parents’ home in Wellington, New Zealand, for the Christmas holidays. Early on the morning…
12 Things You Need to Know About Psoriasis
Do you suffer from psoriasis? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have this chronic skin condition, which often causes discomfort and pain. Since August…
Don’t Give Up on Goals
Life is richer when you can pursue the things that matter, such as love, work, feelings of competence, being part of a caring social network…
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3 Super-Easy Hacks for Natural Pain Relief
Before modern medicine, there was natural pain relief. Teas, salves and tinctures were what the doctor ordered for everything from menstrual cramps to headaches. Now,…