Fibromyalgia is a neuro-musculoskeletal disorder, also known as an invisible illness. I was diagnosed in 2014 with the same and trust me, getting a diagnosis was one thing but finding a doctor who would help you with a pain management plan is another. I say pain management because there is no treatment or cure for… Continue reading Book Review of ‘Life with Fibromyalgia’ (reviewed by Tasneem Kutubuddin)
Category: invisible illness
When imagination also fails!
There is a very good chance that you are sitting while you’re reading this post. Take a second to consider how much time of a day you spend sitting. Out of the 24 hours that you have, the majority of time is spent sitting. If you are at work, it’s a minimum of 8 to… Continue reading When imagination also fails!
BOHECO – Bombay Hemp Company | review by Chronic Pain India
BOHECO is an Agro-based enterprise reimagining the future of Indian agriculture and sustainable living with an aim to remove some of the social stigmas around hemp & cannabis and thereby improve the income and quality of life for farmers. They commenced this journey by manufacturing hemp textiles and lately, have shifted to harnessing the non-narcotic… Continue reading BOHECO – Bombay Hemp Company | review by Chronic Pain India
Recommended Reads on ME/CFS by Arun Dahiya
While living with a Chronic Illness can have its own challenges, books and movies sometimes act as a respite which help us cope with our illnesses better. Today, we have with us, Arun Dahiya who shares her list of recommended reads on ME/ CFS which have impacted her positively.
My EDS story by Shruti Chopra
Hi, I am Shruti Chopra. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and many of its comorbidities. It was an evening in late October 2015 when one evening, I stood up, felt sharp needles being hammered into my legs and feet, I fell back in bed, my legs didn't feel like mine anymore - they'd given way. I… Continue reading My EDS story by Shruti Chopra
Fibromyalgia in Men by Manik Gupta
About four years ago, in May 2016, I had the first inkling that there is something wrong going on in my brain. A vein on the left side of my brain was pulsating, and I was having a severe anxiety attack. That was the start of my Fibromyalgia. At that time I didn’t know what… Continue reading Fibromyalgia in Men by Manik Gupta
Discovering CFS by Michelle George
Michelle George, a CFS warrior shares her diagnosis journey on #CFSAwarenessDay!
Living a miracle by Karishma
This World Lupus Day, the wonderful people at Chronic Pain India asked me to share my story with Lupus. A monster we can’t see but we fight every single day. So, here’s the story of a miracle living a miracle (pun intended)!
COVID-19 : Assistance in procuring medicines and consulting doctors
We understand this lockdown isn't easy and the uncertainty about its future adds to the unease. However, Team CPI wants you to know, YOU are not alone. If you or anyone you know is facing difficulty in getting their medicines due to lockdown restrictions or is unable to seek doctor's consultancy for any ailment they… Continue reading COVID-19 : Assistance in procuring medicines and consulting doctors
COVID-19 Guidelines for Vulnerable Groups & Caregivers – In Kannada
ಕೊರೊನಾ ವೈರಸ್ ಸೋಂಕಿಗೆ ತುತ್ತಾಗುವ ಸಂಭವವಿರುವ ಜನವರ್ಗಗಳಿಗೆ ಹಾಗು ಆರೈಕೆ ಮಾಡುವವರಿಗೆ COVID-19 ಕುರಿತು ಕೆಲವು ಮಾರ್ಗಸೂಚಿಗಳು ಮುಂದಾಳತ್ವ ವಹಿಸಿರುವವರು: ಡಾ. ಅನುಭಾಮಹಾಜನ್, (General Dentist & Founder, Chronic Pain India) ಇವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಡಾ. ಪಿಯುಷ್ಗೋಯಲ್ (Senior consultant Pulmonogy & Critical care, Columbia Asia Hospital,Gurgaon), ಡಾ. ಪಾರುಲ್ಪ್ರಿಂಜಾ (Internal Medicine & palliative/supportive care specialist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Gurgaon), ಡಾ. ಖಾನ್ಅಮಿರ್ಮರೂಫ್, (Associate Professor, Community Medicine, UCMS… Continue reading COVID-19 Guidelines for Vulnerable Groups & Caregivers – In Kannada