Facts and Myths About Chronic Pain

Fact or myth: Painkillers lead to addiction — Myth.

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There’s a lot of misinformation about chronic pain floating around, which often leads to inadequate help and support from friends and family.

Or medical professionals don’t take the time to research the causes of chronic pain, leaving them ill-informed and unable to treat their patients properly.

Learning the facts of chronic pain will help everyone, sufferers and non-sufferers alike, become more aware of how they can manage their pain and how non-sufferers can show support to their fellow pain sufferers.

6 Chronic Pain Facts and Myths

1. Fact or Myth — Weather can affect pain.

Fact: Sufferers have noticed increased pain during cold weather (the winter months) or when it’s raining.

My pain always increases when it’s snowing; that’s due to the changes in air pressure, which can make your joints and nerves hurt more.

2. Fact or Myth- You can overlook minor pain.

Myth: Many people think that pain is part of daily life, making them believe they must live with it. Which often leads to them neglecting pain that might start…