<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: Chronic pain Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:11:19 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Eamonn Holmes 'goes missing' from GB News after sparking health fears on air]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/285x214/2183169_1.jpg"/><br><br>Eamonn Holmes has been absent from GB News since last Wednesday, after viewers accused him of falling asleep on air whilst he battles chronic pain.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:33:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Sasha Morris]]></author><category>TV &amp; Radio</category><media:keywords>Eamonn Holmes, GB News, gb news live, gb news news, gb news presenters, Chronic pain, health struggles, chronic pain</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/590x/2183169_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Eamonn Holmes sparks concern after ‘falling asleep and slurring on air’ as TV insiders open up about the host’s struggle]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[GB News]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/237x141/2183169_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Eamonn Holmes sparks concern after ‘falling asleep and slurring on air’ as TV insiders open up about the host’s struggle]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[GB News]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eamonn Holmes ‘falls asleep’ live on air as star sparks health concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/79/285x214/2181057_1.jpg"/><br><br>GB News viewers grew concerned after the veteran presenter appeared to nod off live on air.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Frankie Collins]]></author><category>Celebrity News</category><media:keywords>Eamonn Holmes, eamonn, holmes, eamon holmes, GB News, gb news live, gb news presenters, gb news news, Chronic pain, health concerns, chronic pain</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/79/590x/2181057_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Viewers grew concerned after the veteran presenter appeared to nod off live on air.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[GB News]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/79/237x141/2181057_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Viewers grew concerned after the veteran presenter appeared to nod off live on air.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[GB News]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS doctor explains when you should use cold or heat therapy on pain and injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2175045_1.jpg"/><br><br>An NHS doctor has explained when to use ice or heat for injuries, revealing the best treatment for several common problems.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:03:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Alan Johnson]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Chronic pain, Health advice, NHS doctor, cold hot pain relief, tiktok video, injury treatment</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2175045_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A doctor has advised which problems should be treated with cold and hot aids]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[m-gucci via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2175045_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A doctor has advised which problems should be treated with cold and hot aids]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[m-gucci via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m 27 but my bladder makes me feel 87—my UTI-like condition took seven years to diagnose ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2172881_1.jpg"/><br><br>At 16, I knew something was wrong. Little did I know my rare condition would take several specialists and seven years to diagnose.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:16:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Sophie Harris]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Chronic pain, NHS, Interstitial cystitis, Chronic bladder condition, Misdiagnosis, NHS challenges</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2172881_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[I’m 27 but my bladder makes me feel 87—my UTI-like condition took seven years to diagnose ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Sophie Harris]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2172881_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[I’m 27 but my bladder makes me feel 87—my UTI-like condition took seven years to diagnose ]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Sophie Harris]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump sparks fresh health fears as number of public appearances plummets]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/198/285x214/2164228_1.jpg"/><br><br>Trump has also suggested his vulnerability to bruising may be due to his high consumption of aspirin.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:29:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Chris Samuel]]></author><category>US</category><media:keywords>Donald Trump, Men's health, Chronic pain, donald trump, health, public appearances, plummet, second term, president, us president, usa, america, health concerns, bruising, Trump health, chronic venous insufficiency, bruising speculation</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/198/590x/2164228_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The 79-year-old commander in chief has faced scrutiny over the state of his health.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/198/237x141/2164228_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The 79-year-old commander in chief has faced scrutiny over the state of his health.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Countryfile's Matt Baker flooded with support as he opens up on years of 'pain']]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/285x214/2156443_1.jpg"/><br><br>Countryfile host Matt Baker has opened up about having "years of pain".<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:48:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Abbie Bray]]></author><category>TV &amp; Radio</category><media:keywords>Countryfile, Matt Baker, Chronic pain, chronic back pain, rustic gym, Countryfile support, Matt Baker health update, Matt Baker back pain</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/590x/2156443_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Matt Baker said he has suffered with chronic back pain for years]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Channel 4]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/237x141/2156443_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Matt Baker said he has suffered with chronic back pain for years]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Channel 4]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple activity 'stimulates' joints and 'alleviates stiffness and pain' in winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2154768_1.jpg"/><br><br>Suffering from achy joints? Here are some expert-backed reasons behind more joint pain during the winter months, plus simple ways to reduce it<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:06:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Steven Smith]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Back pain, Chronic pain, Winter joint pain, Synovial fluid, Reduced activity, Preventative strategies</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2154768_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[People are less active in the winter months, which can worsen symptoms]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Alamy/PA]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2154768_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[People are less active in the winter months, which can worsen symptoms]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Alamy/PA]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amitriptyline side effects - NHS warns when to dial 999 for common pain drug complication]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2151727_1.jpg"/><br><br>The medication is commonly used at lower doses for pain relief and migraines, but the NHS says there are serious side effects to watch out for<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Elaine Blackburne]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>NHS, Drugs, Antidepressants, Chronic pain, Amitriptyline, NHS guidance, chronic pain, side effects.</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2151727_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Amitriptyline can be used to treat pain]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2151727_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Amitriptyline can be used to treat pain]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning as common painkiller taken linked to deadly heart conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2150779_1.jpg"/><br><br>One of the most commonly prescribed opioids offers little pain relief but raises heart risks, a new study has found.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:31:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Jennifer Pinto]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Pain relief, Cardiovascular disease, Chronic pain, Tramadol, Opioid Painkillers, Cardiovascular Risks, Chronic Pain Management</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2150779_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[One of the most commonly prescribed opioids is facing renewed concern]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2150779_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[One of the most commonly prescribed opioids is facing renewed concern]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient once doomed to a future of agonising pain slams Labour and NHS  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2148326_1.jpg"/><br><br>EXCLUSIVE: Pain-ravaged Sarah Anstiss finally found an NHS drug that could stop her agony after 30 years - 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