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Chronic Pain

About this Community

About this community

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association unites patients, policy makers, and healthcare, medical, and scientific communities to transform lives through visionary support, advocacy, research, and education of fibromyalgia and chronic pain conditions.

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Newly diagnosed
Traditional treatment
Alternative treatment
Living, working, and coping with chronic pain
Low back pain/sciatica
Headaches/migraines
Nerve Related pain (e.g., peripheral neuropathy, RSD/CRPS)
Bone pain (e.g., arthritis, cancer)
Pelvic pain
Other chronic pain conditions
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New reply April 15, 2024 • 6:13 PM

I really can’t take living like this anymore. I want answers. I want my life back. I have gastroparesis and I cannot eat or drink by mouth to sustain myself. I almost died of malnutrition. I eventuall ... Show more

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New reply April 19, 2024 • 8:47 PM

to those that pray or believe in that sort of thing, please pray for my friend caroline. last week, (monday), she rang me to say she didn't feel well and had a headache- but not to worry beca ... Show more

emily210533 replies36 Reactions
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New reply April 17, 2024 • 2:49 AM

We are excited to announce that the new Inspire Android app is available and ready for download. Now, Android users can connect with other patients and caregivers from our convenient, easy-to-use app ... Show more

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New reply April 10, 2024 • 11:22 AM

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New reply March 16, 2024 • 11:34 PM

I'm still fighting for answers 2 years later.. although the pain clinic diagnosed me with 'chronic primary pain'/aka fibro, I'm still yet to see rheumatology or neurology, and I feel like 2 years is ... Show more

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New reply March 27, 2024 • 11:35 PM

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New reply February 26, 2024 • 10:40 PM

I was born with a genetic disorder called Russell Silver Syndrome that, at a very basic level, stunted my growth. I'm short over all, but the left side of my body stop growing and it never caught up. ... Show more

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New reply February 26, 2024 • 12:47 AM

Hello everyone! Sometimes when the pain is bad I like to use humor to get myself out of a bad headspace. Sharing some things that made me laugh as someone who has been living with pain for years. Hop ... Show more

cheycheyy2 replies9 Reactions
New reply April 18, 2024 • 6:52 PM

Hello! My name is Steph Shuff, and I am a writer working here at Inspire. Every month, I help to write, edit, and publish our Monthly Dose newsletter, a monthly email that highlights articles from ac ... Show more

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New reply February 26, 2024 • 3:36 AM

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