10 news stories on illnesses that cause chronic pain

I search the news every day for this site, as well as Marijke: nurse turned writer, and Sprigley.com – so I’m all over the news wires whenever I have a moment. I’ll post the ones I find the most interesting that relate to pain-related issues, but I also think I’ll try to do a weekly round-up of interesting news pieces that don’t quite make a whole post, but have information that would be nice to know.

Here are this week’s:

1. Botox Might Have Dozens Of New Medical Uses In Treating Problems Such As Restless Legs, Asthma And Even Obesity
2. Cortisol may alleviate chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia symptoms: study
3. Severe Lupus May Respond to Drug Combo
4. An anti-inflammatory response to the vegan diet
5. Cocaine may cause heart attack symptoms
6. For amputees, an unlikely painkiller: Mirrors
7. Arthritis Also A Problem For Teens
8. Testicular Cancer Gauge Often Not Used
9. ‘Smart’ pillbox helps patients remember
10. Older Folks at Higher Risk of Escalator Injuries

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