Joint pain In-depth

In-depth

Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic, painful disease that typically affects an arm or leg that was recently injured or infected.

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

Integrative approaches to treating pain

Mixed connective tissue disease

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)

Polio

One of the most feared diseases of the 20th century, polio has been eradicated from the developed world but remains a threat in less developed nations.

Self-care approaches to treating pain

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April 05, 2023

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