How to Understand Someone with Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain may not seem like a big deal to most people as many people do not tend to understand chronic pain and its effects. Most people do not realise that chronic pain sufferers have attempted so many ways to try and treat it and know which therapies work and don't. So if you wish to understand what chronic pain sufferers go through check out this information guide: How to Understand Someone with Chronic Pain. 

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A Guide to the Litigation Process for Fibromyalgia Sufferers

Choosing to undertake litigation when you’re living with fibromyalgia caused by an accident or not covered properly by an insurance policy is a big decision. You are already in the position where you know you deserve the compensation but you need to follow the right processes to ensure you end up with it. Fibromyalgia compensation is not easily won but with the right specialist solicitor it is possible.

The process should roughly follow this order:

Choose a solicitor

Choose a solicitor who has a track record in handling fibromyalgia cases. This will ensure they know what they’re talking about and will believe you, whereas others will not have the experience to support your case.

Investigation

The investigative stage is where you need to offer all the evidence of the accident or injury up. You also need to name the proposed defendant, highlight your injuries and long-term prognosis and detail all your losses due to the accident or injury.

Issue and Serve Proceeding

This needs to be done within three years of the accident or injury. Some defendants will deny there is any fault on their part which is when your solicitor will have to help you prove they were responsible and caused the accident. In most road traffic accidents the defendant will admit fault but then deny your losses and injuries are as substantial as you claim.

Instruct Experts

Suitable experts will be chosen to dissect the case and report back. In most instances your experts will report differently to the defendant’s. This is the point at which experts will try and reach an agreement and you or the defendant may choose to put forward an offer for consideration to settle.

Proceed to Court

If agreement can’t be reached then the case will go to court where a judge will decide on the outcome and you’ll either receive the compensation you were expecting or not.

Most cases can be settled before going to court and if you instruct a specialist you should be satisfied with the outcome.

Compensation for Fibromyalgia after an Accident

Fibromyalgia is a life-changing chronic pain syndrome that effects the muscles and body tissue. It can result in joint stiffness, fatigue and continual, naturally unmanageable pain. It can occur as a result of a traumatic accident, a slip or fall and for many people is left undiagnosed for many years.

To be able to claim fibromyalgia compensation individuals need an official diagnosis. This can be hard to diagnose as it can’t be seen on x-rays, through blood tests or even through various scans. It is often a diagnosis doctors are careful about as it is so hard to pinpoint.

Living with fibromyalgia or any chronic pain is difficult and it can mean you need to make significant lifestyle changes. This is why a claim is necessary if you have seen the condition develop after an accident at work or through a road traffic accident.

Fibromyalgia can lead to the development of emotional problems as well as physical so the damage can be two-fold at least and it can be a hard condition to get to grips with. It isn’t a condition which can be seen, so socially sufferers can feel isolated as friends and family can’t quite understand how it can be as difficult to live with as you describe. These are just some of the consequences of the condition.

If you want to make a case for compensation for your condition you’ll need a specialist solicitor who has experience in the field and is also sensitive to your needs. They may need you to carry out a further medical assessment and there is the chance you will be able to take advantage of psychological therapy and physiotherapy to further alleviate your symptoms.

If it can be proved that your condition is caused by the traumatic accident then you should be entitled to compensation which should be able to be used to make living a little less difficult.

Ten Ways to Boost Your Health

Not sure how to keep healthy? Well here are 10 ways to boost your health! 

1. Check your health
2. Drink less alcohol
3. Eat less salt and fat
4. Exercise regularly
5. Eat more fruit and veg
6. Keep stress in check
7. Improve your sleep
8. Quit smoking
9. Get a sexual health check
10. Check that lump

These may all seem very obvious things to do to you, but some people are completely oblivious and don't realise that these 10 tips can really help boost your health! 

Making a Personal Injury Claim for CRPS

Living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is never easy to manage and psychologically it can be even harder if you know the syndrome has been caused by the actions of someone else. CRPS can be caused by an accident at work, a road traffic accident or perhaps a traumatic injury in a public place. In these instances it isn’t your fault and you can make a CRPS claim.

The first step is to find a solicitor who specialises in the condition or related chronic pain injury cases. You can utilise the Law Society directory to find a specialist or utilise the recommendations of friends or family.

Once you’ve chosen your solicitor they will need a considerable amount of information from you to put your case together, including:

• When the accident or injury took place
• The date of the accident or injury and how it happened
• The contact details of any witnesses
• The full details of your injury, medical diagnosis, treatment and long term prognosis

They may also ask you to provide proof of loss of earnings or any medical expenses such as the cost of physiotherapy or any other treatment you’ve had to alleviate the symptoms of your condition. With this information you solicitor should be able to tell you the likelihood of your case succeeding and the approximate compensation amount you should be able to expect.

If they agree to take your case on you should be provided with all the legal processes involved in the case and also send you a letter summarising the advice regarding your case and written proof they are acting on your behalf. All costings and potential fees should be worked into this letter and discussed where appropriate too.

CRPS can mean that your entire lifestyle needs to be adapted and this is why compensation exists.

Alternative Treatments for Chronic Pain Syndrome

Chronic pain syndrome is an all too common condition which comes about after a trauma in many cases. Whether it’s a hard fall, an RTA or something else the lasting damage of chronic pain syndrome can be life-changing. Learning to live with chronic pain syndrome takes time but considering some non-drug based treatments can help. Here are our five suggestions for alternative treatment for chronic pain.

Alternative Therapies

Although there isn’t any significant research to support the claim, evidence is beginning to suggest that acupuncture can provide significant relief from chronic pain syndrome. Other alternative therapies including massage, meditation and visiting an osteopath can also help to relieve symptoms.

Exercise

With recommendation from your GP light low-impact exercise such as walking and swimming can help relieve chronic pain. Many physiotherapy departments offer structured exercise classes which are designed to be gentle and help exercise the parts of your body which need to be stretched.

Physiotherapy

Sometimes your doctor will refer you for genuine physiotherapy or occupational therapy as opposed to exercising on your own. These sessions will be tailored to your medical needs and will work with your body to find ways of relieving your pain.

Nerve Stimulation

Nerve stimulation therapy comes in the form of electrical jolts (very small ones) being sent through the affected area of the body. The result is said to block the nerve impulses that cause the chronic pain. This type of therapy can be offered through a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machine or you can have an implantable device fitted.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy is a form of psychotherapy which has seen impressive results with some chronic pain patients. It works by helping you find ways to manage the discomfort you’re suffering and limit the extent to which it interferes with daily life. CBT helps many people who feel they are bound to lying in bed for the rest of their days realise there is scope for movement and there are possibilities.

All treatments should be sought with the support of a medical professional and should be tailored to your specific pain. 

Chronic Pain Syndrome

Chronic Pain Syndrome

Here you can find out what types of accident or trauma could cause chronic pain syndrome, and how you can claim if you believe you have this syndrome due to an accident. If you have an accident or trauma and the pain last over 3 to 6 months it is then describe as chronic, this is when chronic pain syndrome comes into it. Chronic pain syndrome is a syndrome which refers to persistent pain that doesn't tend to have an identifiable source. It is often caused by a minor or major injury but doesn't always appear straight away, but a short period after; which sometimes means it can take a while to actually diagnose. Due to it being so unspecific and not having an identifiable source chronic pain syndrome can have a very poor response to therapy.

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Easy Ways to Relieve Back Pain at Work

Chronic Pain covers a lot, back pain included, and back pain can be quite a common thing in the workplace. Here is a guide to help relieve back pain at work. The guide explains what can cause back pain and how you can stop it. 

Chronic Pain Syndrome

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Here you can find out what types of accident or trauma could cause chronic pain syndrome, and how you can claim if you believe you have this syndrome due to an accident. If you have an accident or trauma and the pain lasts over 3 to 6 months it is then described as Chronic, this is when chronic pain syndrome comes into it: Chronic pain syndrome is a syndrome which refers to persistent pain that doesn't tend to have an identifiable source. It is often caused by a minor or major injury but doesn't always appear straight away, but a short period after; which sometimes means it can take a while to actually diagnose. Due to it being so unspecific and not having an identifiable source chronic pain syndrome can have a very poor response to therapy.

Coping and Support for Mental Illnesses

The four key things to help you cope with mental illnesses are:

1. Learn about your mental illness,
2. Join a support group,
3. Stay connected with friends and family and
4. Keep a journal.

For further information on all four of these ideas on how to cope with mental illness visit this website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mental-illness/DS01104/DSECTION=coping-and-support

Yoga for Beginners

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Creating a better mental well being within yourself or even trying to become healthier doesn't mean you have to partake n strenuous exercising, why not try a bit of yoga? But.. Never done yoga before? Well the link above shows all beginners how to do yoga. Furthermore, below is an image showing simple but effective yoga positions which can be done daily to help weight loss and create a better mental well being.

The Fast Diet helping with Chronic Pain?

The Fast Diet. This is a very common diet which people are on at the moment to get their summer bodies. However, a particular person who has been on The Fast Diet for the past couple weeks has even found that it is helping with pain relief. Cherylee Houston, who has a form of the rare painful tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and has to use a wheelchair, has recently been feeling less pain due to this diet.

Read more at: http://thefastdiet.co.uk/the-fast-diet-corrie-and-chronic-pain/