Feel the Hurt - FAQ for Pain

Real questions and answers from pain sufferers

Entries for the ‘Muscle, Joint & Nerve Pain’ Category

My sciatica pain – I need help! Any advice?

A: Sciatica is a term used to define the symptoms of pain and tingling in the legs and numbness or weakness traveling from the lower all the way down the back of the leg where the large sciatic nerve is. Sciatica is not a medical diagnosis or medical disorder; it is actually just a symptom [...]

There is Help for Fibromyalgia Pain besides Medication

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes muscle pain and fatigue. Suffers also tend to have tender points on the body which are places on the neck, shoulders, arms/legs, hips and back. These points hurt when pressure is applied to them. Other symptoms sufferers have are trouble sleeping, morning stiffness, memory problems (fibro [...]

What is Joint Pain?

Joint pain can affect one or more joints of the body. The usual joint pain conditions common among people are Arthritis, Bursitis and muscle pain. Inflammation and stiffness of joints can become very torturous and you need constant relief for this type of pain. Join pain is also known as Arthralgia.
There are many reasons behind [...]

Joint Pain Relief

There are many forms of joint pain relief, which include topicals, supplements, and exercises. When taking anything for joint pain relief, it is important to consult with a doctor first.
What are some natural ways to get joint pain relief?
Diet and exercise is important when dealing with joint pain relief. Eating healthy and maintaining an exercise [...]

My wife is suffering from leg joint pain for the past one week. What are some of the known causes of this pain? Also, please illustrate the treatment methods.

There are many factors that can be related to leg joint pain. The most common cause is arthritis, which is a condition that causes excessive joint pain to the sufferer. Apart from that, the pain can also result from a physical injury. A leg sprain is another cause of this condition, though it is not [...]

Leg Muscle Pain

Leg muscle pain or leg cramps are experienced by many people on a daily basis. When the muscles in your leg produce uncontrolled movements, you experience cramps. Expansion or contraction of the muscle can be very painful and unbearable at times.
Causes:
Alcoholism, dehydration, excessive physical exercise, kidney failure, metabolic problems and pregnancy are all common causes [...]

How Can I Ease my Constant Muscle Pain?

Pain seems to become more prevalent in our lives the older we become, but even our young people seem to be suffering from pain as well. It is common to have muscle pain any time of day, but often will be more persistent at night. Determining the cause of your muscle pain will make it [...]

I am suffering from muscular pain in my left leg. Can you suggest possible causes and treatment methods?

Stress and common ailments can become the cause of chronic muscle pain. It could be too severe and sometimes leaves you incapable of even standing and carrying out the everyday activities. A human body has many muscles and any condition can trigger the pain in these muscles. The chief reason is the sluggish lifestyle we [...]

How Do I Get Rid of Nerve Pain?

Nerve pain is usually caused when your joint bones or cartilage either pinch a nerve or exert too much pressure on certain nerves. Sometimes the passageway between bones, where nerves are often located, is too narrow. This condition is called stenosis and it is the major cause of conditions such as carpal tunnel [...]

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

I have lived with fibromyalgia pain for the past thirteen years. Even though I wasn’t formally diagnosed with this condition until 2002, the painful symptoms began in 1996. There are several symptoms to determine whether or not one has fibromyalgia.
Prior to my diagnosis, the symptoms included pain in my [...]