Feel the Pain

finally received a more accurate diagnosis that I suffer from both migraine and cluster headaches. Previously, I was told by numerous doctors that I only suffered from migraines, despite the fact that some of my symptoms tended to be cyclical and did not feel like migraines to me. But I am grateful that my current family doctor felt that I needed to be evaluated by a headache specialist. Before seeing the neurologist, I had never heard of cluster headaches. According to Mayo Clinic, “Cluster…

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)…

Relieve the pain in the lumbar area caused by the pinched nerve with these two effective exercises! When something pressures the lumbar nerve root we feel pain in some parts of the sciatic nerve and this condition is known as sciatica. Typical symptoms of sciatica are weakness, pain in the leg, numbness feeling which begins in the lower back and continues along the sciatic nerve, located in the back of the leg. But sometimes the ache is too strong, it can last longer so it begins to disrupt the…

moderate, 50% partial disability. He should be seen by his physician once a month for three months and then should be re-evaluated. Per the PT note dated 11/08/16, the patient has been seen for 18 sessions. It was noted that the IW presented with pain and decreased range of motion, resulting to difficulty performing activities of daily living. MRI of the cervical spine dated 11/11/16 showed advanced disc degeneration between C5-7 with broad disc osteophyte complexes leading to significant…

life held both pain and accomplishment. With his experience he followed many dark themes into his poems. One of the many poems he wrote “The Whipping” took the thought of pain following others throughout all life's stages and created a realistic portrayal of long lasting punishment. Robert Hayden’s “The Whipping” conveys the effect of punishment and fear on people by utilizing point of view, vivid imagery, and diction. Within Hayden's poem, he presents many themes concerning fear, pain, and…

stabbing pain that usually occurs with your very first steps in the morning and will disappear aftr making few steps.This injury is very common to runners and athletes who are involved in tough playing games. Symptoms There is an aching, sharp, or burning pain in the sole of your foot Foot pain that occurs as you step out of the bed early in the morning Pain that will decrease after you’ve been on your feel for a while Sudden heel pain Foot pain that lasted for more than few days Pain…

The overlap between pain and addiction is a topic that may be avoided by counsellors due to the complications regarding treatment, the involvement of numerous professionals as well as the concern of maintaining a balance between the well-being of the client and attempting not to enabling them. While these overlapping areas can become overwhelming for both the counsellor and the client it is important to explore these areas with addicted clients (Miller, 2015). Miller (2015) makes several…

Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Pain Management Kevin Cates Hypothesis: TCM is an effective choice in pain management, specifically chronic pain and psychogenic pain of the lower back area. Chronic Pain and Pain Management: Chronic pain is a major health issue in our modern day society. It causes immense suffering for patients and their families, drains public health care resources and is a major detriment to society due to lost work productivity. Current western medical treatments are…

Some people have felt pain that they described to be worse than death. These extreme pains come in different forms and lengths. Of course, physical pain can occur due to injury. Some injuries can expire after short time, but in that instance the pain felt by the person is unbearable. Longer lasting injuries can affect one’s life and become a constant nuisance. Despite the pains obtained there is also emotional pain. Emotional pain can be obtained through a number of instances. Things like…

“Another secret of the universe: Sometimes pain was like a storm that came out of nowhere. The clearest summer could end in a downpour. Could end in lightning and thunder.” Pain is always just like that, it comes without warning and leaves in the blink of an eye. Throughout the book Aristotle And Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, the main characters go through both physical and emotional pain. The pain in which Aristotle and Dante go through shapes their lives…