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The World of Chronic Pain More than 125 million Amercians are suffering. Diseases & Conditions These conditions can cause a world of pain. Medications & Treatment Be sure you know the cautions and side effects. Help & Support Finding help is not always simple for those in pain. Safety & Prevention These tips can help prevent a lifetime of pain. News & Issues Up-to-date news on pain-related issues. |
Disease and ConditionsAnkylosing SpondylitisAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints between the vertebrae of the spine, and the joints between the spine and the pelvis. Central Pain Syndrome Central Pain Syndrome is a neurological condition caused by damage specifically to the central nervous system — brain, brainstem, or spinal cord. CRPS and RSD Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy are often argued to be separate syndromes, but some authorities say they are one in the same. Faulty Muscle Repair and Musculear Dystrophies A recent study shows that a protein defective in two types of late-onset MD plays a critical role in the normal repair of muscles. Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a serious chronic and progressive illness affecting your body's nerves to the point it can render a person disabled. Paralysis - Christopher Reeve The most famous case of paralysis in recent history is that of Christopher Reeve -- Superman to movie fans. The Levels Of Paralysis There is a public perception that paralysis means limbs just lie quietly. dead. They don't. Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease is a progressive and chronic motor system disorder. Patients progress from early symptoms such as tremors of a little finger to inability to move, speak, or swallow. Restless Leg Syndrome It feels like bugs are crawling on your legs, especially on the calves. Your legs tickle. They itch. You move them, trying to alleviate the sensation. You have the urge to keep moving your legs as you seek relief. Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal Neuralgia, also called tic douloureux, is a condition that affects the trigeminal nerve (the 5th cranial nerve), one of the largest nerves in the head. |
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