by PainPathways Magazine | Apr 16, 2018 | Articles, Physician Spotlight, Print
As a med school student with fibromyalgia, Ginevra Liptan discovered she was her own best advocate. Ginevra Liptan, MD, had never heard of fibromyalgia when she began feeling overwhelming fatigue. It was 1999, and she was a typical medical student, working insane...
by PainPathways Magazine | Nov 28, 2017 | Arthritis, Articles, Facebook Chat, Fibromyalgia, Only Online
Fibromyalgia, Arthritis & Gout Facebook Chat Transcript Highlights Dennis Ang, MD, MS May 23, 2017 Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for a discussion on “Fibromyalgia, Arthritis and Gout pain”. This Facebook chat will be hosted by Dr. Dennis C. Ang and will...
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Sep 11, 2017 | Featured, Fibromyalgia, Only Online, Uncategorized
Fibromyalgia is often an enigma for not only the person suffering from this condition but the physician treating them. Patients often feel like they are struggling to get help from their doctor – and doctors may struggle to accurately diagnose and treat fibro....
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Jul 31, 2016 | Featured, Only Online, Wellness Blog
Remarkably, an estimated 115 million people in the US suffer from chronic pain. No matter what your specific pain condition, there are many who may understand what you and your loved ones are experiencing. But how do you find and connect with others? That’s where pain...
by PainPathways Magazine | Jul 21, 2016 | Articles, Facebook Chat, Only Online
An Insider’s Take on RSD/CRPS Transcript Highlights Power of Pain Foundation’s Barby Ingle September 4, 2013 Barby Ingle is an author, chronic pain educator for the Power of Pain Foundation, motivational speaker and was a speaker for the American Pain...
by PainPathways Magazine | Jul 21, 2016 | Articles, Facebook Chat, Fibromyalgia, Only Online
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Transcript Highlights Jan Chambers & Dana Rutledge, MD April 24, 2014 Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for “Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain.” This Facebook chat will be co-hosted by Jan Chambers and Dr. Dana Rutledge and will...
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by PainPathways Magazine | May 16, 2016 | Featured, Fibromyalgia, Only Online
Many people know about the physical pain of fibromyalgia – increased achiness, stiffness, and tender points. However, the effect fibromyalgia can have on your memory and ability to concentrate, known as “fibro fog,” is not talked about as much. So, what is fibro fog,...
by PainPathways Magazine | Apr 26, 2016 | Articles, Cancer, CRPS, Facebook Chat, Fibromyalgia, Inflammatory, Only Online, Wellness, Women
What You Can Do to Live Better with an Autoimmune Illness Transcript Highlights Dr. Paul Christo April 7, 2016 Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for “What You Can Do to Live Better with an Autoimmune Illness.” This Facebook chat will be hosted by Dr. Paul...
by PainPathways Magazine | Mar 29, 2016 | Articles, Fibromyalgia, Press Releases
Brotherly Love and Devotion Helps NFL Star’s Sister Tackle Fibromyalgia In the spring issue of PainPathways, Dominique Easley, defensive lineman for the New England Patriots, discusses his biggest play yet, Easley’s Awareness, an advocacy organization created to help...
by PainPathways Magazine | Feb 29, 2016 | Articles, Cover Stories, Fibromyalgia, Personal Stories, Print, Women
Dominique Easley knows how to use his brawn on the football field to benefit the New England Patriots. A former University of Florida Gridiron star, Easley was listed as the No. 1 defensive tackle in the nation in 2010, later entering the National Football League...
by PainPathways Magazine | Feb 17, 2016 | Articles, Fibromyalgia, Headache, Personal Stories, Print
Desiree Quinn isn’t comfortable with her crown. The Eugene, Oregon, resident and Ms. Oregon State America 2015 didn’t set out to be on the beauty pageant circuit. In fact, it’s not her style. She’s the mom of two athletic sons, Brendin, 19, and Bryson, 13. But the...
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by PainPathways Magazine | Jul 17, 2015 | Articles, Facebook Chat
Maintaining Fitness While Managing Your Pain Transcripts Highlights Dr. Yoder May 28, 2014 Welcome! Thank you for joining us for “Maintaining Fitness While Managing Your Pain.” This chat will be hosted by Jon Yoder, MD, and will cover topics such as: How can exercise...
by Sandra Obrien | Jul 16, 2015 | Articles, Facebook Chat, Only Online
Defining Your Path to Wellness: Multiple Pathways to Chronic Pain Management Transcript Highlights Linda Ruehlman, PhD June 27, 2013 PainPathways: Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for “DEFINING YOUR PATH TO WELLNESS: MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TO CHRONIC PAIN...
by PainPathways Magazine | Jun 25, 2015 | Articles, Facebook Chat, Only Online
Sleep Insights for those with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Pain Transcript Highlights Dr. Rosenfeld and Rae Marie Gleason April 29, 2015 Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for “Sleep Insights for Those with fibromyalgia or Chronic Pain.” This Facebook chat will be...
by PainPathways Magazine | Jun 25, 2015 | Articles, Facebook Chat, Only Online
Understanding Chronic Pelvic Pain Transcript Highlights Dr. Lander & Karen Liberi, MS, MPT, WCS November 6, 2014 Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for “Women and Pain: Pelvic Issues Including Chronic Pain Experienced in the Reproductive Region”. This...
by PainPathways Magazine | Apr 16, 2015 | Depression, Featured, Fibromyalgia, Only Online, Uncategorized
It’s not surprising that people with fibromyalgia often experience depression. Living with chronic pain and fatigue can create feelings of anxiety and loneliness. Many studies link fibromyalgia and depression. In fact, people with fibromyalgia are up to three times...
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Oct 22, 2014 | Wellness Blog
When you think about your own pain experience, you may first think about how much you hurt. But, the full pain experience is actually broader than “how much”. The Initiative on Methods, Measurement, and Pain Assessment in Clinical Trials (IMMPACT) is a group of 27...
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Sep 26, 2014 | Central Pain Syndrome, Featured, Fibromyalgia, Only Online, Uncategorized
What does pain-free clothing mean if you suffer from fibromyalgia, CRPS/RSD or another condition that makes getting dressed a painful experience? If your shirts drive you crazy, shoes hurt your feet or pants always feel tight, read on to see what you can do. (Be sure...
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Sep 24, 2014 | Wellness Blog
People with chronic pain often say that their partner, family, friends, co-workers, or boss don’t seem to understand their pain problem or what it is like to live with pain. You may wonder if others understand the impact of chronic pain on daily life, whether...
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Sep 23, 2014 | Wellness Blog
Your chronic pain problem may have knocked you off course. Your personal, family, work, health, and social goals may have been derailed. You may feel as though you are simply stuck, unable to go forward and incapable of going back to your old life. Sometimes it...
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Apr 25, 2014 | Advocacy, Celebrities, Featured, Fibromyalgia, Headache, Only Online, Personal Stories, Uncategorized, Women
Many celebrities have graced the covers of PainPathways and told their stories to our readers. There are many more who are familiar with pain both on and off the set. When it comes to celebrities and chronic pain, those who share their experiences can be an...
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Mar 17, 2014 | Featured, Only Online, Wellness Blog
Fear is a natural and common reaction to pain. When pain becomes chronic, fear can become an ongoing part of the pain experience. I have talked about ways to manage fear in a previous blog. Today, I want to talk about another aspect of fear. Chronic fear will tend...
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Feb 25, 2014 | Featured, Only Online, Wellness Blog
Pain can be scary. If you have chronic pain, you may have become chronically fearful – afraid of loss of control, scared that simple movement may increase your pain, afraid that you may re-injure yourself merely by doing what you need to do to live your life, and...
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Feb 10, 2014 | Depression, Featured, Only Online, Wellness Blog
It can be difficult to feel thankful when you live with chronic pain. Because pain may interfere with important areas of life, you may have suffered some difficult losses. Over time, you may have become more resentful and less thankful. But, if you take the...
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Dec 12, 2013 | Featured, Fibromyalgia, Only Online
Fibromyalgia sufferers deal with a multitude of symptoms that impact their daily lives. However, a recent survey reveals that pain is the #1 fibromyalgia symptom that affects patients on a daily basis. Functioning with Fibro surveyed 1,228 adults in the U.S. with...
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Dec 5, 2013 | Wellness Blog
Chronic pain can make your goals seem unimportant or unreachable. Your pain may interfere with your social goals, career goals, or family goals. Personal goals like exercise, hobbies, reading, or learning something new may have fallen by the wayside too....
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Oct 16, 2013 | Wellness Blog
Chronic pain often gets in the way of life. Pain can cancel, interrupt, delay, interfere with, and diminish living. The worst part is that it can make you afraid to try again tomorrow. It can challenge your beliefs in your ability to do what you want to do in...
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Sep 26, 2013 | Wellness Blog
Stress can make chronic pain worse. Whether you suffer from headaches, arthritis, abdominal pain, temporomandibular disorder, or any other chronic pain condition you may benefit from identifying methods to reduce the stress in your life. One approach to stress...
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Sep 16, 2013 | Wellness Blog
Felix Naughton and his colleagues conducted a study to examine the relationship between sleep quality, depression, pain severity, and disability. Their results (reported in the journal Pain) showed that sleep quality did not directly affect disability, but rather...
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Sep 3, 2013 | Articles, Chronic, Featured, Fibromyalgia, Only Online, Personal Stories, Women
As part of National Pain Awareness Month, PainPathways wants to honor some special individuals who have helped so many while suffering with chronic pain themselves. Nancy Laracy is one of those inspiring people. Here’s her story: PP: When did you first start...
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Jun 25, 2013 | Featured, Fibromyalgia, Only Online, Uncategorized
Though classified as a disorder of the musculoskeletal system, the condition is now seen as a central nervous system problem. Symptoms include increased sensitivity to pain, achy and stiff joints, fatigue, and specific tender points on the back, chest, arms, and legs....
by PainPathways Magazine | Sep 18, 2012 | Articles, Back, Featured, Only Online
Every machine that’s doing its job is subject to wear and tear, and our bodies are no exception, particularly as we age. As we travel through life, the bones and joints that bear our weight are continually stressed and jarred. And when those joints begin to degenerate...
by PainPathways Magazine | Sep 18, 2012 | Arthritis, Articles, Featured, Fibromyalgia, Only Online, Rheumatism
A Debilitating Disease Thousands of Years in the Making “Let’s just hope it’s not lupus.” Those were the words Sara Gorman, 37, of Alexandria, Virginia, remembers her husband saying over a decade ago when she was faced with the sudden onset of many new and puzzling...
by PainPathways Magazine | Sep 18, 2012 | Articles, Print
There is an old saying that “it takes one to know one,” and when it comes to fibromyalgia patients, no one understands them better than Dr. Ginevra Liptan. As medical director for The Frida Center for Fibromyalgia in Portland, Oregon, Liptan is immersed in the fibro...
