Feel the Hurt - FAQ for Pain

Real questions and answers from pain sufferers

Today's Submitted Questions & Answers

feeling sick to my stomach?

Question:
I have had Chronic abdominal pain for 17 months, and have had every test under the sun. My knew Dr. has diagnosed me with IBS. From my reading it has seemed only partly likley, as I have not noticed any differences in my stool. However, this week I have felt a bit [...]

Ovulation Pain

I often get sudden pains in my lower abdomen in between my menstrual cycles. The pain only lasts a few hours, but it’s usually enough for me to need to an over the counter pain medication. Is this something I should be worried about?
If you have seen a medical professional and had other abdominal abnormality’s [...]

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR VENT (short)

Question:
Talked to my sister in law the other day….we were talking about me going to New Orleans for surgery…..anyway she is big on being a mom and having kids…and stated that she had had endo almost 20 yrs ago….tho now she is cured….and then she put her foot in her mouth….she said [...]

Causes of Heel Pain

There are many causes of heel pain. Wearing an ill-fitting shoe can cause pain. The back of the shoe can rub against the heel causing an irritation. Usually a bone spur on the heel of the foot can cause heel pain.
What Can Cause Heel Pain?
A bone spur can cause extreme pain when walking. The [...]

My elder son complains of leg pain for the last 3 days. Please tell me more about this pain and some treatment methods.

Leg pain is usually caused by blockage or narrowing of arteries that take blood to the leg muscles. This condition is called atherosclerosis. Over time, calcium and cholesterol tend to get accumulated inside these arteries and that usually causes this condition. Diabetic patients and smokers have higher risk of this condition due to the presence [...]