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Pain and Symptom Management

Posts in the pain and symptom management category revolve around helping people who are disabled or chronically ill find the best ways to minimize their pain and manage their symptoms to live better lives. Some of these posts will contain affiliate links and those will be indicated and disclosed appropriately.

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Drug-Free Chronic Pain Management

2022-05-12
By: christaqblack
On: May 12, 2022
In: Pain and Symptom Management

Pain management is a top priority for those who live with chronic illness. Many disabilities and chronic conditions can lead to pain. That pain can range from frustrating and inconvenient to excruciating and debilitating.  It is no wonder people make finding ways to manage that pain such a priority.  PainContinue Reading

Brain Fog

Brain Fog – Defogging the Facts

2021-09-01
By: christaqblack
On: September 1, 2021
In: Pain and Symptom Management

Brain fog. It is a difficult and frustrating thing to… Wait, what were we talking about?   If you have a chronic medical condition like fibromyalgia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and other issues, this is probably a familiar feeling for you. I know it is for me. I cannot tell you howContinue Reading

Skin concerns - Skincare

Spoonie Skin Concerns and Treatment Tips

2021-08-15
By: christaqblack
On: August 15, 2021
In: Pain and Symptom Management

Chronic illness and disability can bring unique challenges. Sometimes, these seem entirely unrelated to the condition a person has been diagnosed with.  One of the most common concerns that come along with numerous chronic conditions is problems with the skin. This can range from dry or oily skin to rashes,Continue Reading

Itching related to fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia-Related Itching – What It Is and How to Treat It

2021-07-20
By: christaqblack
On: July 20, 2021
In: Pain and Symptom Management

(Note – This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you choose to purchase any of the items I link to, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. I would not recommend a product I do not love and use myself, and your supportContinue Reading

Heat intolerance in spoonies

Heat Intolerance – 10+ Tips for Staying Cool

2021-07-16
By: christaqblack
On: July 16, 2021
In: Pain and Symptom Management

Most of us don’t love the heat. Even if you enjoy hotter weather, an unrelenting heatwave can be one of the worst parts of summer.  You cannot hang out in a swimming pool or sit in front of an air conditioner all day, so facing the heat is part ofContinue Reading

Benefits of Swimming for Spoonies

7 Benefits of Swimming & Water Therapy

2021-07-02
By: christaqblack
On: July 2, 2021
In: Pain and Symptom Management

Swimming is perhaps the best exercise in existence – and increasingly one of the most accessible. There are so many reasons to give swimming – or at least getting into your local pool – a try this summer. Whether you head to your local YMCA, physical therapy clinic, or justContinue Reading

Yoga for Chronic Pain

10 Benefits of Yoga for Chronic Pain

2021-06-25
By: christaqblack
On: June 25, 2021
In: Pain and Symptom Management

“Have you tried yoga?” I know what you’re thinking.  You read that title and you are already thinking of clicking away from this piece.  You have probably been told to “try yoga” for your chronic pain and chronic illness symptoms about a thousand times before. You’re sick of hearing it,Continue Reading

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