Chronic Pain

Pain Warriors, the award winning film examines the underbelly of the pain crisis in North America - millions suffering daily due to lack of appropriate treatment &the medical system that failed them . On TUBI for free ! We #givepainavoice for all #painwarriors . @GravitasMovies

What happens in the neck in cervical myelopathy? As we get older, the spine can slowly change. The discs lose height, bones can form extra edges, and ligaments may thicken or even turn into bone. Over time, these changes can make the space around the spinal cord smaller. When that space narrows, the spinal cord can become compressed. This may lead to symptoms like pain, weakness, numbness, or trouble with balance and walking. These changes are often described as “degeneration” on a scan. But for patients, the effects can be very real and can worsen if not recognized early.

Woo hoo ! Pain Warriors movie is now streaming on even MORE platforms including the library APP - Kanopy . Please share forwards and aid our community outreach to raise Chronic Illness awareness. @PainAssocScot @BNightsCRPS @FibroFacts @maiasz @Zoomer @AChVoice @TheRoyGreenShow

As the week comes to a close, here’s something we don’t talk about enough: rest is not a luxury. For people living with chronic conditions, pushing through exhaustion, pain, or stress can come at a cost. What feels like “just getting through the week” can sometimes turn into a flare, a setback, or days of recovery. Rest is not laziness. It’s part of managing your health. Taking intentional breaks, pacing your energy, and listening to early signals from your body are strategies — not weaknesses. This weekend, give yourself permission to slow down before your body has to slow you down. #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #SpoonieLife #RestIsProductive #PatientAdvocacy

If your migraine attacks are too frequent & severe for you to work, Social Security Disability Insurance can be a lifeline. We’ve rounded up 5 essential strategies to help strengthen your claim. These tips can improve your chances of approval: bit.ly/46aX7oa

"This #poem still invokes awe and #inspiration in me, even after many years. If you’re suffering from #ChronicPain or #depression today, I hope that this poem rekindles a bit of #hope within you.": buff.ly/e0tD5g8

“It’s easy to start comparing yourself to others but it’s so important we try not to… and don’t feel guilty if you have to take a week off because #chronicpain is not your fault, and you are only hurting yourself when you do too much.” buff.ly/4d8mfxa @sarahlynn358 #cpp

Headache on the Hill brings lived experience directly to policymakers. This year, five scholarship recipients were able to attend and advocate on behalf of the headache community. We are grateful to those who shared their stories and represented our community with courage.

Thought of the day To have CRPS is to be in constant pain and I don't think people get that. There is no pain-free position, activity, moment in life. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #crpsawareness #crpswarrior #crpslife #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal

“It’s a day-to-day battle… a lot of the time it feels more like just surviving… Pain makes the most simplest tasks, like getting out of bed or getting dressed, difficult feats. You’re battling everything. All of the time.” buff.ly/4blEHS3 #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain

"This #animation illustrates a process called homologous recombination, in which specialised #proteins repair damaged #DNA by using an intact copy as a template – failures of which can increase one’s risk of #cancer.": buff.ly/lItZ0h3 via @aeonmag #MedTwitter

A climate-friendly diet yielded unexpectedly strong nutritional outcomes eurekalert.org/news-releases/…

We are so excited to announce the Peace Bridge, which connects Buffalo, New York in the United States to Fort Erie, Ontario in Canada is scheduled to be lit orange on Nov 2 for the 13th-Annual Color The World Orange™ for CRPS/RSD Awareness! #CRPSORANGEDAY @PeaceBridgeAuth

"“Most people #overestimate what they can do in 1 year & #underestimate what they can do in 10 years.” – “Gates’ Law”; author unknown" — What is something you'd like to build thru #consistent #habit? If u r feeling down, know that even small shifts matter: buff.ly/HqXYzit

We’re thrilled to share that our own Dr. Theresa Lii’s paper, “Ketamine: Beyond NMDA Antagonism” was one of @ASAMonitor’s “most read” of 2025!

🦓 It is #ValentinesDay weekend! ❤️ 💛 So, let’s spread some love and make #RareDisease visible in the Land of Enchantment! 🌶 #NewMexico needs a #RDAC! #nmleg #nmpol #nmrare #nmraredisease #raredisease #showyourstripes #ziazebras

Lifelong Learning Linked to 5-Year Delay in Alzheimer’s Onset New research reveals that consistent cognitive engagement from childhood through late adulthood is associated with a significantly lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which followed nearly 2,000 individuals, found that those with high “lifetime cognitive enrichment”—activities such as reading, learning languages, and visiting museums—delayed the onset of dementia symptoms by up to five years. neurosciencenews.com/lifelong-learn…

Love does more than make Valentine’s Day cards sentimental. Brain imaging studies show that thinking about someone you love can reduce how strongly pain is felt by activating the brain’s reward and safety systems. It’s a reminder that connection isn’t just emotional—it’s biological.

Sigh … so so true …

I hereby name this weekend- Self Care Weekend . Let’s all take personal time for nourishing things that can ease some discomfort and bring in some feel -good things 🙏🏻

Yup, that’s me ! How about you .