Sufferers of chronic pain have long been told it's all in their head. We now know that's not true. This series looks at why doctors are playing catch-up on chronic pain conditions like endometriosis, migraine and more – and what they have to do with long Covid
Sufferers of chronic pain have long been told it’s all in their head. We now know that’s wrong
As part of a Guardian series about chronic pain and long Covid, Linda Geddes explores the growing realisation that pain can be a disease in and of itself
Nikki Marshall shares her experience of living with fibromyalgia and other pain and Dr Susan Evans explains the source of chronic pain and what can be done to treat it
Why women are more likely to suffer from long Covid
Susan Evans and Mark Hutchinson
Men are more likely to die from the coronavirus but for women, a stronger immune system comes at a price
‘I struggle every day with the loss of my former life’: what it’s like to live with chronic pain
Long Covid is highlighting conditions that have been around much longer than the pandemic. Ten readers share their experiences
What is chronic pain and how does it work? – video explainer
Pain is perceived in the brain and the central nervous system but research suggests the immune system may play a role in conditions including fibromyalgia and chronic back pain
‘Health systems should be prepared’: doctors brace for tsunami of long Covid
As the debilitating post-viral condition affects millions around the world, medical experts are scrambling to nail down what causes it – and how to treat it
Sufferers of chronic pain have long been told it’s all in their head. We now know that’s wrong
There’s a growing realisation that pain can be a disease in and of itself – and the pandemic could be making it worse
