Tag Archives: Chronic Pain

    Does it seem like migraines make your arms and legs hurt, in addition to causing excruciating headaches? It’s not your imagination- migraine sufferers are three times as likely to suffer from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), according to research studies on migraine headaches with chronic muscle pain in the arms, legs, hands or […]

    They’re not migraines; yet, cluster headaches cause excruciating head pain that can last from 15 minutes to three hours, debilitating to the point of earning the nickname “suicide headaches.” What are cluster headaches? There are several types of chronic headache disorders, and cluster headaches are in a league of their own, inflicting intense […]

    If chronic pain is triggered by emotions, then does that mean that migraines are a mental illness? Do people who suffer from fibromyalgia just need to de-stress? People have many misconceptions about chronic pain, half-truths that stem from the brain-pain connection. Chronic pain is widespread. Migraines inflict millions of people with frequent, debilitating […]

    If you get headaches frequently, then you may benefit from one of many tests for migraines, cluster headaches, or other chronic headache condition. In order to identify the cause of headaches that occur every week or more, your doctor may request blood tests, brain scans, or screening for other comorbid illnesses that may […]

    Getting rid of a migraine is difficult enough, but when neck pain and headache combine, it’s almost impossible to ever find lasting relief. Sometimes, migraines are triggered by aching shoulders or neck stiffness, caused by an underlying injury or potentially life-threatening condition. Here are some possible reasons for headaches caused by neck pain. […]

    “Migraines aren’t just really bad headaches.” That’s the battle cry of many a migraine sufferer when confronted with one of many migraine myths. Sometimes (most often), it’s not worth the stress and ultimate migraine headache to try to set the record straight with everybody you meet. Still, there comes a time when you […]

    According to recent reports, the US accounts for 80% of the world’s usage of prescription painkillers.  Why, then, is it so hard for migraine sufferers in the States to get pain relief when they need it? Here are some key notes from the White House report, Epidemic: Responding to America’s Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis […]

    People say that migraines are the worst kinds of pain imaginable.  Others say that trigeminal neuralgia, labeled the suicide disease, is so excruciatingly painful that you’ll wish you were never born.  So, who’s right?  When it comes to migraine headaches versus trigeminal neuralgia, there’s really no contest. Getting to know the trigeminal nerve […]

    Women are most likely to suffer migraines…and chronic pain.  New research shows that when it comes to pain symptoms of chronic back pain, neck pain, arthritis, and hernias, women consistently report higher pain scores than men with the same exact condition. Study focuses on chronic pain In a recent Stanford study on sex […]

    An amazing connection exists between fibromyalgia and migraine illness– the majority of  fibromyalgia patients also suffer from migraine headaches.  Moreover, some natural ingredients (like magnesium) are equally beneficial for migraine and fibromyalgia patients. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is an autoimmune disease that causes muscular pain, joint aches, and tactile sensitivity.  Fibromyalgia patients experience sharp […]