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Can chronic joint pain cause depression?

An extremely important side effect of chronic joint pain is the problems it may cause elsewhere. Depending on the location and severity of the chronic joint pain, there could be serious consequences, some life-threatening, should the pain continue untreated. Obesity is the first and most obvious side effect of chronic joint pain, which may cause an otherwise active person to be unable to complete a daily worko...

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Is Chronic Joint Pain Hereditary?

A common question among those who suffer from the pain of chronic joint pain is whether it may have been passed down from one's parents or others in the family line. The short answer is "yes," but not all chronic joint pain is hereditary. A study conducted at King's College in London showed that musculoskeletal pain is one of four types of chronic pain that may be inherited. According to the study, which used ...

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What about those joint pain meds on TV?

When chronic joint pain occurs, it can change an otherwise active lifestyle into a time of struggle and hopelessness. A common reaction to the onset of chronic pain is to take whatever action is necessary to stop the agony so that we can return to doing the things we love. Pharmaceutical companies know that, too. That's why the joint pain medication advertisements you see online and on television almost always s...

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Test your chronic joint pain knowledge

Chronic joint pain affects millions of Americans each year and can have a devastating effect on relationships, employment opportunities, and overall health. After all, it's hard to exercise with knee, hip, or shoulder pain. While chronic joint pain is prevalent, so is the misinformation surrounding its development and treatment. To find out how much you know about chronic joint pain, take this brief, 7-question...

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