Myofascial pain syndrome. I became interested in the subject of myofascial pain syndromes (MPS) after my pain research in relation to my wife’s endometriosis and fibromyalgia led me to it. While the two conditions are different, both cause pelvic pain and discomfort. In fact, some women with endometriosis may also develop MPS as a result … Read more
Compassion fatigue vs burnout. I have been supporting my wife with endometriosis and fibromyalgia for many years. I found how extremely challenging and tiring these conditions are on her, but nobody ever took into account how I feel. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! The challenges of being a male partner … Read more
Why does my ill wife feel like a burden to me? I’ve heard my wife say this many times even though I never made her feel that way. So why does my ill wife feel like a burden to me knowing that I never judge her, and despite the impact, her chronic conditions have on … Read more
How to explain chronic pain to my husband? How to explain chronic pain to my husband who never experienced what I’m going through? I used to hear my wife say that to people many times and being her husband, I could barely understand it at the time. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT … Read more
How to explain chronic pain to a guy? Chronic pain can be tough to explain, especially if you’re used to pushing through pain and don’t want to seem like you’re complaining. But it’s important, to be honest with your partner about what you’re dealing with on a daily basis. Here are some tips on how … Read more
Does CBD reduce inflammation and pain? CBD can reduce pain and inflammation in many ways. It can act on the body’s cannabinoid receptors to help reduce inflammation and pain. CBD can also help to reduce the production of inflammatory cytokines by inhibiting the activity of pro-inflammatory enzymes. In addition, CBD can help to reduce nerve … Read more
What is the chronic pain depression rate? High chronic pain depression rate! Being an optimist I never experienced depression. I’m also lucky to be physically healthy, however, my wife’s chronic illnesses impacted her mental health. It made me wonder what is chronic pain depression rate? I answer this indirectly below, but I am going to … Read more
Helping my wife with chronic pain. How do I support my wife with two chronic illnesses? How am I helping my wife with chronic pain? When I married this beautiful Italian girl, I never expected my life to turn upside down, however, helping my wife with chronic pain made my marriage flourish despite the hardship … Read more
Men as spousal caregivers. The challenges and lack of support for male spousal caregivers. Men as spousal caregivers. My personal experience in supporting my wife who has two chronic conditions taught me that the voices of men as spousal caregivers aren’t taken seriously. Male spousal caregivers like myself are swept aside by society. We are … Read more
Chronic illness divorce rate. Saving marriage from divorce… Chronic illness divorce rate. When one spouse is chronically ill, the divorce rate is as high as 75 percent. Married women diagnosed with a chronic illness are 6 times more likely to be divorced. Chronic illness divorce rate statistics show that 75% of marriages affected by chronic … Read more
