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Chronic pain was originally defined as pain that has lasted 6 months or longer. It is now defined as pain that persists longer than the normal course of time associated with a particular type of injury. This constant or intermittent pain has often outlived its purpose, as it does not help the body to prevent injury.
Causes
Chronic pain is essentially caused by the bombardment of the central nervous system (CNS) with nociceptive impulses, which causes changes in the neural response. The pain subsequently provokes changes in the behavior of the patient, and the development of fear-avoidance strategies. As a result, the patient may also become physically atrophied and deconditioned. However, it is important to remember that chronic pain is multifactorial, with the underlying biological changes affecting physical and psychosocial factors.
Types
Pain associated with malignancy can be caused by the cancer itself or by treatment. Causes of non-malignant pain include arthritis, neuropathy/neuralgia, back pain from injury or disorders (cervical stenosis, degenerative disc disease, other disc disorders, etc), migraines and other types of headaches, abdominal pain from chronic pancreatitis, bowel disorders, etc; pelvic pain from various conditions (endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, etc); and also diffuse conditions such as fibromyalgia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, lupus and other systemic autoimmune/connective tissue conditions, multiple sclerosis and some other neuromuscular conditions. Chronic pain can occur anywhere in the body; this list includes only a few examples of conditions that can cause chronic pain. More on [ Chronic pain ]
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@tllanes But you sound like you CAN do the ab workouts! I'm incredibly physically unfit. Have chronic pain, so it makes me farking lazy!
whyinthehell (Mo Moore) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:17:01 -0000
@tllanes But you sound like you CAN do the ab workouts! I'm incredibly physically unfit. Have chronic pain, so it makes me farking lazy!
i don't know whether to think i'm sick or its just the chronic pain/migraine.. my luck both
FanaticalWho (Fanatical4Who) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:14:36 -0000
i don't know whether to think i'm sick or its just the chronic pain/migraine.. my luck both
Thinking about fun kinky things. Thinking is all I can do right now as I'm sick, in loads of chronic pain, and full of transtruation.
Erinkyan (Erin Kyan) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:58:28 -0000
Thinking about fun kinky things. Thinking is all I can do right now as I'm sick, in loads of chronic pain, and full of transtruation.
@pixie1212 I think Russell was able to do that because of the rush. I have chronic pain, believe me, adrenaline can do wonders, heh. :)
bentsinister (Cindy the Sinister) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:55:34 -0000
@pixie1212 I think Russell was able to do that because of the rush. I have chronic pain, believe me, adrenaline can do wonders, heh. :)
Chronic Pain Advocacy League - Describes the services, aims and objectives of this Canadian organization. Offers pain facts and information about events and meetings.
Chronic Pain Support Group - An interactive site dealing with the human aspects of chronic pain. Features news, information, a chat/message board, newsletter and bookstore.
Meta Description: [ Online support group for those living in chronic pain. We belive all in pain deserve to be treated with dignity and receive the support they need. ]
Chronic Pain Support Group 2002 - Provides information about the group, details meetings and upcoming activities. Also features a newsletter and the humorous aspects of chronic pain.
Coping - Derbyshire Chronic Pain Support Group - Provides information on services, and details strategies for effective self help methods of pain management. Also features a newsletter, chat/message board, links, and books/tapes.
Meta Description: [ Provides information, guidance and strategies for chronic pain sufferers about effective self help methods of pain management. Also features a newsletter, books/tapes, and a message/chat facility. ]
Ed's Chronic Pain Site - Contains information and links concerning a variety of pain management issues, including opiate narcotic usage, fibromyalgia and depression.
Meta Description: [ Site covers: Chronic Pain, Management using Morphine,Methadone and other Opiate Narcotics. RSD,CFS,Fibromyalgia,Depression,Help with Social Security,finding a doctor,Support groups,Pharmacutical Drugs and much more ]
Our Chronic Pain Mission - As well as offering pain management information and support, this site also provides resources, a chat facility, and the ability to post messages to an online doctor.
Meta Description: [ A website for sufferer's of Chronic Pain, where they will find support and a doctor on-call to answer any questions they might have. ]
Pain Concern - Provides information about this campaigning organization. Offers support, a forum, news, books, articles and leaflets.
Meta Description: [ Pain Concern is run by chronic pain sufferers. We give information and support to pain sufferers, their families and their carers. ]
Pain Connection - Chronic Pain Outreach Center - Provides information, newsletters, resources, education and support for chronic pain sufferers and their families.
Meta Description: [ Pain Connection provides a monthly support group, information and referrals, and community education to chronic pain sufferers and their families. ]
Painsupport - On-line support, advice and information for those with chronic pain, including pain management skills.
Meta Description: [ painSupport - self-help strategies and group support for pain relief and pain control ]
The Picpain Network - Primarily for women, this support facility includes online counseling, a chat room/forum, medical database, journal, and provides links to medical information.
Meta Description: [ We are a Support Group for
Women Who Suffer From Chronic Pain & Illnesses. We offer Chat, Medical Search Database,
Message Board, Advisors, and More. ]
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