Jo Ann LeQuang

Back pain is one of the most common types of pain reported. Back pain is more complicated than it may seem, in that it can be caused by many things. Getting an accurate diagnosis and medical care is an important first step for coping with back pain.

Neuropathy affects 20 million Americans, yet many of us have never even heard of it. Neuropathy refers to a broad category of conditions caused by nerve damage. Symptoms of neuropathy can be mild or severe, and for some people, it can be a very painful condition. Learn more about neuropathy now.

People with chronic pain face major challenges and can become depressed and despondent. Chronic pain is a terrible thing, but many people suffer from more pain than they need to. That's because pain can be managed, at least to some degree. This article explains some basic techniques and mindsets for living with persistent pain.

Persistent postsurgical pain or PPP is not well known, but it is not rare. Some patients experience pain after surgery for two months or more after surgery for no medically obvious reason. Learn more about PPP and about the Association of Chronic Paint Patients.

Chronic pain has yet to be officially defined and there is no lab test to determine who has it and who does not--but if you have pain that won't go away, pain from an unknown cause, or pain that interferes with your ordinary activities of daily living, you need to learn more about chronic pain--and what to do about it.

ICDs or implantable defibrillators save lives but are expensive therapy. They are sometimes challenged for cost effectiveness, but studies support that ICD therapy is indeed cost effective. The biggest challenge is getting people who could benefit from ICDs to realize they might need one. Three out of four people who could get life-saving benefits from an ICD do not have one!

If you are suddenly confronted with the decision to get a pacemaker ... what should you do? While any medical decision can be harrowing, there are three specific pitfalls to making the choice about getting a pacemaker. Learn what they are and how to avoid them in this easy-to-understand article.

If you or a loved one just got the news that a pacemaker is needed--or if you recently got a pacemaker, you've probably found out there is not a lot of information available to pacemaker people. Here are some basic facts about pacemakers and how they work ... and why they may benefit you.

The Bible gives four key points on raising children. Parents should raise children with a distinct goal in mind--and it's not necessarily to see them be happy, fulfilled individuals. The Bible mentions one specific task that parents cannot give to another person, no matter how competent that other person is. Beyond that, the Bible talks about discipline and the one thing parents must never ever do to their children.

If you or a loved one just got a new pacemaker or defibrillator, it may seem like you've got a big adjustment ahead of you. Actually, things may be much more normal than you imagined. Getting used to life with a pacemaker or defibrillator won't take long!