Perhaps you don’t suffer from chronic pain at the moment, but you have a family member who does. What are the factors that make it more likely that you, too, will become a sufferer? Here are a number of factors that might be stacked against you.
Age: The older you are, the more likely you are to suffer from problems like arthritis, diabetes, shingles and nerve problems.
Smoking: Smoking may increase pain levels and decrease the effectiveness of medicines.
Health Problems: If you already have health conditions, you will be more likely to experience chronic pain. Such conditions might include fibromyalgia, shingles, depression, previous surgeries, a weakened immune system and nerve pain.
Lifestyle: Lifestyle choices can lead to more issues with chronic pain if you don’t eat healthy foods or exercise.
Speak to your pain specialist, like Dr. Harvey Finkelstein, to learn more about chronic pain and the factors that might increase your chances of having it.
