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September 2, 2021

PracticalPainManagement.com | The Language of Chronic Pain

The study suggests that we could move away from a numeric pain assessment scale and would benefit from the patients description of how the pain feels -- which sounds like, "duh" to me. The Symptoms Log utilizes a pain scale, because that's what your doctor would want to know, but there is room to really describe your pain and how it affects you.

August 31, 2021

Parade | Kristin Chenoweth Gets Real About Chronic Pain + Advice

"With chronic pain, there are going to be days when depression hits and you’re on an island by yourself with all those “why me” questions, thoughts and feelings. You’re allowed to have them for a minute. But you’ve got to pull yourself out. We’ve got one life that’s getting shorter, and we’ve got to live it."

August 26, 2021

Scientific American | The Problem with Pain Scores

Physicians often ask you to rate your agony on a scale from one to 10—but the response doesn’t necessarily say anything useful. Thats why the Symptoms Log is all about communicating the experience -- how does it affect you? Writing it down in a journal when it happens puts that deeply personal experience into words. Those words are the first step to talking about your experience.

August 24, 2021

PsychologyToday.com | How to Talk About Pain

Strategies to better communicate about chronic pain with loved ones and doctors.

August 19, 2021

Well+Good.com | 6 Foods and Drinks That Can Trigger Rosacea Flare Ups

Like other inflammatory conditions, certain foods can make symptoms of rosacea, which include flushing, textural changes to the skin, swelling, broken capillaries, and watery eyes, to become worse. Rachel Maiman, MD breaks down the foods most likely to trigger rosacea flare ups and how best to avoid them. Thats why it is so important to use your Trigger Tracker Journal to track what you eat and whether you flare up (or not) so you know what works for your body.