You know I love to try new things that might help relieve pain or make life easier, and you know I'm a huge fan of CBD oil (or hemp oil extract). So, when offered the chance to try this latest product I couldn't say no. I have been given this Limitless Lotion as part of a product review through … [Read more...]
Treatment
These posts discuss various treatment options. Some options I have tried, others that have been suggested through various medical studies.
Taking Control of Your Gut Health
Taking Control of Your Gut Health Guest Post by Dr. Roshini Raj Digestive trouble is an uncomfortable issue that is familiar to many. Whether it’s diarrhea or a stomach ache that just won’t go away, some with ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) issues find it difficult to determine what’s … [Read more...]
5 Great Strides Being Made in the Field of Health Science for Chronic Pain Management
5 Great Strides Being Made in the Field of Health Science for Chronic Pain Management Managing chronic pain is one of the major challenges faced by millions of people every day. Many face the unfortunate possibility that they may spend the rest of their lives dealing with the same pain day in … [Read more...]
An Eye Doctor talks about Fibromyalgia and Eye Health
Fibromyalgia and Eye Health My optometrist is amazing. Not only is she funny and sweet and always walks into the room with a smile, she's just a damn good doctor. I knew she was a great doctor the day she said to me "I have to treat my Fibromyalgia patients more aggressively...." That … [Read more...]
Unlocking Lyme: Myths, Truths, and Practical Solutions for Beating Lyme Disease
There's a lot of overlap between Lyme disease and fibromyalgia. Enough that it's worth doing what you can to rule out Chronic Lyme before allowing for the assumption that you have fibromyalgia. Dr. Bill Rawls is not just a doctor but he's also a patient. After having to set his practice aside while … [Read more...]
3 steps to finding the right doctor
Finding the right doctor can be incredibly difficult. Over the years I've gone through more than my share of primary care doctors. It seems that too often they do little more than treat basic illnesses, often leaving me to wonder why I have one. We've been without a general practitioner for the … [Read more...]
Can an antidepressant help IBS symptoms?
I've lived with IBS for years. Despite diet changes that sometimes help, despite probiotics that help somewhat, I still have stomach pain and alternating IBS-C and IBS-D. When the stomach pain (it feels like an ulcer) returned again this past fall I also returned to my GI doc. Initially, I thought … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Posture & Reduce Neck Pain with Posture Pump®
I have a couple of herniated discs in my neck. If you’ve been following along with my blog for a while then you know that my neck gives me a lot of fits. I’ll go for a while with little problems then need to be at the chiropractor at least weekly to get things sorted out. I have been given this … [Read more...]
What is an Oska Pulse? And, how did it change my life?
Recently, I have the opportunity to try a type of product that is totally new to me. The Oska Pulse is a wearable pain relief device that uses Pulse Electro-Magnetic Frequency to reduce, and even eliminate, pain. Back in June of 2016 a guy named Steve contacted me about his device, the … [Read more...]
Can compression socks reduce chronic pain?
Wearing Compression Socks to Reduce Chronic Pain Guest Post by Sarah Jones Compression socks are known to be worn by elderly, diabetics, or those who are pregnant. Yet, how do compression socks benefit those who suffer from chronic pain? Can compression socks assist any inflammation? We’ve found … [Read more...]
