The Pain Corner

What To Expect When You Have An Electromyography (EMG)

Yes, I had one of those painful nerve tests.

What To Expect When You Start Taking Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline is the medication I am asked about most often.

I Have Chronic Pain, But I’m Still Allowed To Have A Life

I have trigeminal neuralgia and I'm allowed to have a life.

What Is The Difference Between Nerve Pain and Regular Pain?

I have trigeminal neuralgia and my brain thinks I'm in pain all the time. It's really difficult to explain to anyone who doesn't live with neuropathic (nerve) pain.

Why Is Trigeminal Neuralgia Called ‘The Suicide Disease’?

Even if we can be sure a death was suicide, how can we be sure that someone took their own life due to having trigeminal neuralgia?

About The Author

My name is Kirsten (Kiz) Cooper and you'll have found The Pain Corner after seeing my blog posts about living with chronic pain floating around somewhere on the internet.

What It’s Like To Be A Keyworker With A Chronic Illness During The Coronavirus Pandemic

I am a medical keyworker in the UK and I am not in lockdown for the coronavirus outbreak. I still go to work every day and my job is essential. I am not frontline NHS - I am not a paramedic, a nurse, or an A&E worker. I am a clinic co-ordinator at a hospital.

I Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Ovary Episodes

I have suspected I have polycystic ovary syndrome for just under a year. I knew my periods were never normal, as a teenager. I had heavy periods, too often. When I stopped taking the pill, due to a suspected mini stroke, I thought my body was going to spring back to having a heavy period every fortnight..