March 2012

When pain develops slowly or persists for months or even years, it’s called chronic pain, and it can be tricky to treat. Scientists are working to learn more about chronic pain, and they’re looking for approaches beyond medication that might help you control pain.

If your eyes and mouth feel as dry as a desert, there are many possible causes. But if the dryness is long-lasting and accompanied by fatigue or pain, as well as swelling in some of your joints, you may have a condition called Sjögren’s syndrome.