Category: Chronic Pain
Endometriosis Staging – The Four Stages of Endometriosis
Read more: Endometriosis Staging – The Four Stages of EndometriosisDifferent Stages of Endometriosis If you suspect that you may have endometriosis, it is important that you consult with your doctor and receive an accurate diagnosis. Endometriosis is commonly diagnosed via a pelvic exam or a surgical procedure called laparoscopy. As part of the diagnosis, the doctor will typically determine which stage of endo a…
Patient Story: Unexplained Abdominal Pain
Read more: Patient Story: Unexplained Abdominal PainRae’s story is an excerpt from our book, Overcome Infertility and Pain, Naturally My two weeks in Gainesville, Florida, were a turning point for me. I don’t think I will ever be able to put into words what they did for me, my health, my approach to good health, and my outlook on life. I have…
Guide Through Infertility: From Diagnosis to Treatment
Read more: Guide Through Infertility: From Diagnosis to TreatmentThe Beginning: Trying to get Pregnant You’re ready — you’ve made the leap and decided it’s time to have a baby. You and your partner stopped using contraceptives, and for the first time, you’re actually looking forward to a missed period. Unfortunately, things don’t seem to be going as planned; one month, two months, three months…
Patient Story: Overcoming Chronic Pain After Multiple Traumas
Read more: Patient Story: Overcoming Chronic Pain After Multiple TraumasPain due to multiple traumas, including four car accidents, made Trudy feel like a “very old, run-down ship…devoid of life and vibrancy.” This is her story. I arrived at the clinic with a great deal of hope. Not only was I feeling desperate to become a mother, but I had searched for years for…
Do I Have Mechanical Migraines?
Read more: Do I Have Mechanical Migraines?Migraine headaches can be caused by ‘mechanical’ factors, which are sometimes overlooked or left untreated by physicians. This type of headache typically does not respond to medication, sending patients on a frustrating journey from specialist to specialist as they search for a solution. If you are seeking relief from migraine headaches, the first step is…
Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: What Is the Difference?
Read more: Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: What Is the Difference?Myofascial Pain Syndrome is sometimes confused with fibromyalgia or the two terms are used interchangeably. This is incorrect as they are considered two distinct conditions. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms or has recently been diagnosed with one of these disorders, understanding the difference between Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) and fibromyalgia is…
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Read more: Sacroiliac Joint PainAccording to the journal The Physician and Sportsmedicine, sacroiliac joint dysfunction is “a treatable diagnosis for the millions of individuals suffering from acute and chronic low back pain.” In fact, it is one of the more common causes of mechanical low back pain. Puzzled by what the sacroiliac joint is and how it can cause…
Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes and Treatment
Read more: Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes and TreatmentPelvic pain — pain in the area between the hips and below the belly button — affects roughly half of American women. Yet, many do not know why they have pain and often feel uncomfortable discussing it with their doctor. Read on to learn about three conditions that can cause pelvic pain and the treatment options…
The Wurn Technique® for Infertility, Pain, and Adhesions on BabyZone.com
Read more: The Wurn Technique® for Infertility, Pain, and Adhesions on BabyZone.comby Lisa B. Samalonis The struggle that thousands of couples face with conception and infertility can become a nagging see-saw of hope and renewed monthly heartbreak, invisible to the naked eye yet latent, inexorable, hiding just below the surface of a person’s public persona. Because many find the subject too personal or painful to discuss in…
Transitioning to a Regular Diet from a Low or Minimal Fiber Diet
Read more: Transitioning to a Regular Diet from a Low or Minimal Fiber DietCertain medical conditions require a person to restrict their fiber intake, including Crohn’s Disease, Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO), and acute diverticulitis. Your medical adviser may also recommend a Low-Fiber Diet if there is a narrowing of the bowel due to a tumor or an inflammatory disease; after bowel surgery, or when treatment, such as radiation,…