Chronic Pain Today

What I’m Reading Today:


CT Scanning Could Cause Malfunction of Electronic Medical Devices Quote: “The FDA has issued an alert warning of the possibility that the x-rays used for CT (Computed Tomography) scans may cause some implanted and external electronic medical devices to malfunction. These devices include neurostimulators and implanted or externally worn drug infusion pumps.”



Stress and Chronic Pain Quote “There’s so much going on in the world today that almost everyone is feeling stressed out! Excess emotional stress aggravates chronic pain. So what can you do? Below are a few tips that you can use to lower your stress level “.



The IC Posture Quote “Gaye suggests that strengthening, stretching and good body mechanics are needed in order for the IC patient to get relief from the typical IC pain pattern”.



Defining Fibro Quote “Ever feel like you can’t describe the pain and fatigue you feel? Have trouble pinpointing exactly how you feel? This article, published by CNN, tells the story of Dana Poole, a 31 year old with fibromyalgia. It’s a very interesting and validating article, supported by her doctor’s comments.”



Breakthrough Pain Facts has 52 facts about breakthrough pain, some that I didn’t know about.