Chronic Pain Today

Eligibility

Study Population

Self-referred patients and subjects from a Bulgarian high-prevalence CPPS population

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have symptoms for at least 3 months within the preceding 6 months:
• Pain in the pelvic area
• Urinary frequency and/or
• Urinary urgency and/or
• Sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction)
• Have CP/CPPS, IC, PBS, or BFS
• Be willing to provide a saliva and urine sample
• Agree to complete several brief questionnaires
• Family of someone with CP/CPPS, PBS, IC or BFS
• Live in the USA or Canada

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major structural/anatomical urinary tract abnormalities
• Underlying inborn or congenital conditions

For More info: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00675298?term=Pain%5BCONDITION%5D&recr=Open&rank=26

IBD, or inflammatory bowel disease, is the term for a pair of intestinal inflammation disorders called Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis. Chronic inflammation of the intestines from various symptoms is the categorization of inflammatory bowel disease. IBD can be seen in people of any age but is more typically seen in those that are 15 yrs of age to 35 yrs of age with females being in a higher percentage than men.

 This is not the first chronic pain disease that tends to treat women differently than men, see Female Differences in Chronic Pain.

There are many complications of IBD. Over one hundred disorders called extraintestinal lesions or EIL, can complicate IBD. Of the many complications, typically nutritional deficiencies are the most seen. When this does happen the elimination diet is seen to bring about a difference in the quality of life.

The Pain Foundation has a free “Chair Yoga for Good Living” book that describes a 6 week course on using Chair yoga for chronic pain and pain relief. You can find the book in its PDF form (you will need the free Adobe reader on your computer to download it) and the 29 page book on their website or on the “Chair Yoga for Good Living” direct link. The easily printable poster that is illustrated to help go with the book is found on an alternate weblink and is entitled “Chair Yoga for Relaxation”.

The book was written by Sosha Stuckey for the American Pain Foundation and was done so with a grant from the Baltimore Community Foundation. The book, while not being very long, describes using yoga done with a chair (perfect for office breaks if you aren’t too shy) as a way to relief stress, pain, and stiffness. The course is outlined by week and is as follows:

• Week 1: Being Positive

• Week 2: Being Mindful
• Week 3: Being in Community
• Week 4: Being Love
• Week 5: Being Compassion
• Week 6: Just Plain Being

According to the book “The course is appropriate for those who do or do not use wheelchairs, who live in long term care facilities or live independently, and who cope daily with chronic pain, stress, illness, and disability. Each session lasts one hour and is meant to bring about a feeling of ease and well-being. When we encourage feelings of ease over stress and tension, the perception of pain can be altered. By the end of the six week course, participants will have an understanding of how to incorporate relaxation and stress relief into their daily lives.” Check it out and see if its helpful to you and yours.