Our second INvisible Beauty in Pain Artist Spotlight features not only an amazing person and creative but a dear friend of mine. Her name is Katie Golden. The INvisible Beauty In Pain campaign’s second artist spotlight is Katie Golden Katie is an photographer, writer, and blogger from Santa Monica, CA. Read More
There are two forms of Erythromelalgia (EM): primary erythromelalgia/familial, which is inherited, and secondary erythromelalgia. The disorder may onset gradually, remaining mild over years or decades. But in other cases, the symptoms may begin acutely and rapidly spread, increase in severity and even may become disabling over weeks. Reports show Read More
Melorheostosis also known as Leri Disease, is not cancerous, but can result in severe limitations including chronic pain, immobilized muscles, tendons, ligaments and limb, hand and /or foot deformities. About 1 in 1,000,000 people of both sexes are affected. Approximately 400 cases have been reported. To diagnose Melorheostosis, bone scans Read More
KNOWvember: Arachnoiditis is a pain disorder and the long term outcomes are unpredictable. Surgery only gives short term relief or temporary relief. This illness has no predictable pattern or severity of symptoms. It can become a permanent disability due to the severity of chronic pain that ensues. Symptoms include numbness, Read More
This past Sunday The First Annual INvisible Beauty In Pain Art Gallery Opening was held at my Community Center & Headquarters 540WMain. “INvisible Beauty In Pain” a collaboration with The U.S Pain Foundation showcases beautiful works of art and photography from thirteen artists who donated their works to our space. Read More
KNOWvember: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) CRPS is characterized by prolonged pain, changes in skin color, swelling, and temperature to the affected area. There are two similar forms, called CRPS-I and CRPS-II, with the same symptoms and treatments. CRPS-II (previously called causalgia) is the term used for patients with confirmed Read More
KNOWvember: Adhesive Capsulitis Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder) is thought to be a result of a previous injury or trauma that gradually worsens over the following 1-3 years. Most common in middle-aged women, frozen shoulder usually occurs without any identifiable cause. The condition may develop gradually, which can keep you from Read More
