Usually, after an injury, things settle down after about 6-8 weeks. However, in some people the pain can continue for more than 12 weeks and we would then classify this as “chronic pain”.
Chronic pain can also affect people who have underlying medical problems such as Diabetes, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Chronic pain is a complex condition.
The website below is from NHS Scotland, but the content is just as valid for us based in Cheshire:
Fibromyalgia/ ME Support group
There is a local support group for people with Fibromyalgia and ME:
At ‘The Green in the Corner’
Every Wednesday, drop in 3-5 pm
Telephone number 01625 427447
Managing Chronic Pain
For more information on ways to manage chronic pain, please visit:
