Social Support Key To Pain Severity in IBS.

This study links the perceived adequacy of social support to the global severity of symptoms of IBS and its cardinal symptom (pain). It also suggests that the mechanism by which social support alleviates pain is through a reduction in stress levels.

CiteULike: The ties that bind: perceived social support, stress, and IBS in severely affected patients: "Lackner, Brasel, Quigley, Keefer, Krasner, Powell, Katz, and Sitrin (2010). The ties that bind: perceived social support, stress, and ibs in severely affected patients. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 9999(9999)."

New Research: Post-Exertional Malaise in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

New research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine shows that the muscles of people with chronic fatigue syndrome begin showing abnormalities immediately after exercise, and that they take a long time to return to the correct pH balance after exercise. (The pH balance is a measure of acidity.) The build-up of acid in muscles is a cause of muscle pain.

New Research: Post-Exertional Malaise in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: "New Research: Post-Exertional Malaise in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome"

Treatment Of Fibromyalgia More Effective, Research Suggests

Early Treatment Of Fibromyalgia More Effective, Research Suggests

ScienceDaily (2009-10-29) -- People suffering from fibromyalgia have reduced activity in the parts of the brain that inhibit the experience of pain. Drugs that affect the CNS can be effective against the disease, and are thought to be even more so if administered early in its course, according to a Swedish researcher. ... > read full article

Tai chi relieves osteoarthritis knee pain: study

A traditional Chinese martial art can help reduce pain and improve knee function among seniors with osteoarthritis, American researchers have found. Click here.

How Fake Treatments Reduce Real Pain

How Fake Treatments Reduce Real Pain

In-Home Audio Self-Hypnosis May Reduce Chronic Stomach Pain

In-Home Audio Self-Hypnosis May Reduce Chronic Stomach Pain