Chronic pain

A widely misunderstood and sometimes misdiagnosed chronic condition commonly characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, concentration issues and sleep problems is known as Fibromyalgia. For the longest time muscle pains have been known as rheumatism and then as muscular rheumatism. Rheumatism is any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints. People who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are at increased risk of also developing fibromyalgia. Fibra (Latin)…

misdiagnosed diseases. It is a common pain disorder that causes widespread pain and tenderness to touch that can be all over the body, or in just one area. The severity of the symptoms vary from person to person and never go away entirely. The weather and time of day can cause flare ups. Affecting mainly women, it is a chronic disease that can affect from children to older adults. Symptoms include but are not limited to, headaches, migraines, facial pain, depression, anxiety, mood…

the Battle of Chickamauga, Lee experienced acute rheumatic pain which he described to be intense debilitating pain in his back. At first the general was not able to ride his horse, but his condition progressed to the point where he could not walk and eventually was completely confined to his tent (Riley 497). Lee's doctors attributed his pains to lumbago, which is simply mild to severe pain confined to the lower back; sciatica, which is pain along the sciatic nerve running from the lower back…

visit for his cervical and lumbar spine. He reports excellent pain relief with treatment, more tolerable pain levels for several days and that his whole back feels more relaxed. At present, his neck is bothering him more than his low back. He also complains of a “nerve type of pain” along the posterior knee. He is eager for additional treatment. He notes that pain medications, acupuncture, rest, heat and ice all help. Patient reports his pain as 7/10. On examination of the cervical…

of opiate analgesic. As per office notes dated 5/9/16, the patient complained of chronic pain in his lumbar spine. He states that the pain increases with activity. He needs Tramadol occasionally to control his pain and perform his work duties. He continues to work full duty. He has daily exacerbation of pain as the day progresses and he is involved in activities. He said that it is difficult to rest with the pain in back and legs. Gabapentin helps a little; however, he avoids increase in dose…

to the brain, becomes inflamed. Most of the damage is done to the protective myelin sheath that surrounds the nerve, which is vital for good vision. A few symptoms that occur to people who have Optic Neuritis are: distorted color vision, blurriness, pain, and even vision loss. During a routine eye exam, a doctor will look for signs of Optic Neuritis by checking the eye pressure. The eye will be measured and the pupils will be dilated in order to get a better view of each of the eye’s individual…

“Peripheral Neuropathy is a result of damage to the peripheral nerves, often causing weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet” (Mayo Clinic, 2014). This essay presents the topic of the complication of peripheral neuropathy associated with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Peripheral neuropathy has both physiological and psychological effects on the patient. It is the role of the nurse to deliver care to the patient and their family through a biopsychosocial…

itchiness, but pain is an even more frustrating issue. On each side of your body, there are pathways for nerve roots that supply sensation to the skin. When the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chickenpox, becomes reactivated, red blotchy patches on one side of your body or face, cluster along nerve pathways. It is common for an infected individual to complain of shooting pain in the region where the rash appears. Shingles complication can lead to long-lasting nerve pain known…

Whiplash Every year, millions of Americans have whiplash injuries. Neck pain is common after an accident, but some people do not experience symptoms immediately after the injury. The symptoms may arise hours, days or weeks after the accident. Regardless of when the symptoms occur, you will need treatment for your injuries. This information will give you a deeper understanding of whiplash injuries. What is Whiplash? Your neck is flexible, but it does have limits. It is connected to your spine,…

Acupuncture is one of the routes in traditional Chinese therapy. Used to remove pain and some many diseases. Which insert the needles in specific areas of the body. The Chinese philosophy said the acupuncture affects the life strength of the person and insert the needles in the painful areas in the body. The acupuncture is old Chinese medicine practice develop and improve during thousands of years. In the past used sharp stones where inject in the body then development and start using animal…