Caitlyn Fitzpatrick

Although a seemingly invisible condition, fibromyalgia (FM) may have an important connection with mental health symptoms.

Two commonly prescribed gout therapies have also been shown to successfully treat another life-altering condition, researchers reported.

Patients with chronic back and leg pain may be able to forgo the use of prescription painkillers thanks to a new treatment that has been shown to provide long-lasting analgesia.

Does timing really make an impact when it comes to treating back pain? A new study weighed in on the importance early initiation of therapy in this patient population.

A widely accessible medication commonly used to treat psychiatric disorders may also inhibit the damaging effects of osteoarthritis.

Opioid analgesics are often prescribed to patients who suffer from chronic lower back pain; however, a new report suggests that these medications are less effective in a subset of these patients.

Not only have researchers uncovered a key factor that drives neuropathic pain, they have also identified a strategy to reverse it.

Researchers have found a genetic cause for the increased coronary artery disease risk experienced by some patients with migraine; however, this relationship may be limited to those who suffer from a specific kind of migraine.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a crippling condition with the majority of cases taking place in the knee – but what's the best form of treatment?

Weighing the pros and cons of prescription opioid use for chronic pain is an ongoing battle, and new research may have just added to the list of disadvantages.

In addition to killing emotions and proving to be ineffective for back pain and osteoarthritis, the most common drug ingredient in the US can also cause severe bodily harm.

Spicy food may hold more power than just adding a little zest to a meal. Researchers have uncovered a key interaction that is responsible for the sensations of pain and heat.

Patients with gout may find relief from severe inflammatory pain due to recently explored peripheral system channels.

Chronic painful conditions can have a significant negative impact on a patient's quality of life, but are some conditions worse than others? A recent study sought to determine which chronic pain condition creates the biggest burden on patient quality of life.

People with a rare inherited condition known as "congenial insensitivity to pain" (CIP), which makes it impossible for them to feel pain, may hold the answer to providing pain relief for patients suffering with chronic pain.

Patients' levels of anxiety and defensiveness are associated with how they view their chronic back pain, a new study showed.

A collaborative team from the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic recently examined the prevalence of migraines in patients with fibromyalgia. The study, presented at the 34th Annual American Pain Society Scientific Meeting in Palm Springs, CA, used patients from the Mayo Clinic Fibromyalgia Registry database.

While maintaining high levels of physical activity may not appeal to many patients with fibromyalgia (FM), doing so may be the best way to help ease their pain.

Although moderate alcohol intake is linked to health benefits, a high consumption can have a negative effect on women.

With the potential for knee injuries and surgeries to results in arthritis, researchers are in the midst of developing a way to manipulate the body's cartilage to regenerate itself.

With the increasing number of patients turning to epidural steroid injections for pain relief, specialists with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safe Use Initiative gathered specialists to improve the procedure.

Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are among the well-known ingredients found in pain relievers, but an unusual addition that works just as well as existing medications may be making its way onto store shelves.

A new study has found evidence that a specific genetic mutation may cause afflicted patients to feel more intense neuropathic pain.

While Lyme disease is often associated with painful symptoms, inflammation in the peripheral and central nervous systems can increase the discomfort.

When a 29-year-old man began experiencing chronic pain in his left thumb, the reason why proved to be anything but routine.

The pain that typically accompanies osteoarthritis may be associated with excess mortality among middle-aged women, British scientists reported.

When it comes to a total knee replacement (TKR), gender proved to be an important factor in a new study that shows men have better function before and after the surgery.