A few weeks ago, my husband was watching a YouTube video and came across something he thought would be good for me – the Walkstool which is a lightweight folding stool with telescopic legs. I watched the video with him and agreed that it would be really good for me….
Category: Chronic Pain
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“Learn to Live With the Pain” Is That Really the Best Advice From a Doctor?
Chronic pain affects every aspect of life—relationships, work, mental health, and finances. Despite its profound impact, many people are told to simply “learn to live with it.” But is that really the best advice? 43% of the UK Population Lives With Chronic Pain If you’re a regular reader of my…
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The Chronic Pain Couple – Really Helpful Book by Karra Eloff
I was recently contacted by a publishing company to ask if I would be interested in reading and reviewing a self-help book. The title, “The Chronic Pain Couple”, intrigued me so I said yes. They emailed me a link so I could download a copy of the book free of…
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Why I Blog About Trigeminal Neuralgia and Chronic Pain
I know that regular readers already know why I blog about trigeminal neuralgia and life with chronic pain but I thought I would write this post for anyone who doesn’t know. I have a reason for doing this and will explain that later. Why Do I Blog About Trigeminal Neuralgia…
Back Pain & Scoliosis
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Useful Disability Aids That Make Life Easier at Home
One of the hardest parts of living with illness or pain is often accepting that you need some extra help. It can feel like admitting defeat – but it’s not admitting defeat at all. In reality, it’s far from that – it’s actually being sensible and doing what’s right for…
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Symptom or Side Effect…or Could It Be Something New?
Living with chronic pain or a chronic illness is difficult but it can also be extremely confusing. Very often chronic pain or chronic illnesses come with a wide range of symptoms. And medication can come with a long list of possible side effects. Sometimes it can be hard to know…
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Virtual Support Groups – Help For People Living With Pain
A few weeks ago, I published a guest post by CK Harrington about living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMTD). During our conversations, we discussed how important virtual support groups are. Support groups have always been helpful for anyone living with any chronic illness. However, physically travelling to a support group isn’t…
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What “I’m Fine” Really Means When You Live With Pain
When my Mum was alive, she phoned me every day and asked how I was feeling. And every time, I gave the same answer – “I’m fine.” As I was saying it, my husband was shaking his head. “Why do you always say that?” he asked one day. “You’re in…
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Practical Ways to Stay Warm When You Live With Pain
Many painful conditions, such as trigeminal neuralgia, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and Raynaud’s, can get much worse in cold weather. With energy costs still very high, staying warm at home can be a real challenge — and when you live with pain, you’re often spending most of your time indoors. Finding practical…
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Life With Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disease ~ Guest Post
Today, I am sharing a guest post written by CK Harrington about Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. Ck Harrington is a content writer for CMTA USA. With the ultimate goal of finding a cure, CMTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and leading research organization for treating and curing CMT. Check out the “Ask…