Pain

Slideshows

SAMPLE: Based on current research, what is the prevalence of fibromyalgia in the general population? Plus 11 more questions on fibromyalgia and chronic pain.

Risk Factors for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Widespread Pain: A 12-question Quiz

Articles

Chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and cancer combined. Here are some facts and figures about pain for you to consider.

About Pain: 10 Things You Should Know

An obese woman in her thirties with a history of  fibromyalgia syndrome, depression, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and  diabetes mellitus presents to her local emergency department with 1  week of gradually worsening midline back pain.

Spinal Epidural Abscess in an Obese Woman With Back Pain

Change your name. Don't friend patients. Delete your Facebook account. This is official social media advice for today's medical students and physicians. What fuels physician Facebook phobia?

Physician Facebook Phobia

We have long known that many adolescents have chronic pain. A new study highlights just how widespread it is-and the significant impact it can have.

Chronic Pain in Adolescents: Who Will Be There to Care?

Woman With Nonspecific Fatigue: Depression? Thyroid Dysfunction? Cancer Recurrence?

Twenty years ago, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) introduced the following clinical criteria for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FM) . . .

Diagnosing Fibromyalgia: Development of New Criteria

The treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is mainly supportive. The key to effective management is to establish a therapeutic alliance with patients and to convey a consistent message that their complaints are taken seriously. Although spontaneous recovery is rare, it does occur in some patients with CFS.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a distinct disorder characterized by debilitating and often recurrent fatigue that lasts at least 6 months but more frequently lasts for longer periods. Patients with CFS experience overall physical, social, and mental impairments and may subsequently qualify for medical disability.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:An Update on Diagnosis in Primary Care

How to determine whether opioids are appropriate, what to do about breakthrough pain, and how frequently to monitor.