It’s a trickle at present, but the conversation around chronic pain between doctors and patients is … Doctors Beginning to Speak Out about Pain Patients Denied OpioidsRead more
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Weekly dose: Lyrica, the epilepsy drug that treats chronic nerve pain
Lyrica is the brand name for a prescription medicine called pregabalin. Although it is an anticonvulsant or … Weekly dose: Lyrica, the epilepsy drug that treats chronic nerve painRead more
Gabapentin Raises Risk of Opioid Overdose
Another study is raising questions about the safety of the anti-seizure drug gabapentin, especially when it’s … Gabapentin Raises Risk of Opioid OverdoseRead more
21 Little Things Partners Have Done for Their Loved Ones With Chronic Illness
Sometimes all it takes is a simple gesture from someone you love to help you feel … 21 Little Things Partners Have Done for Their Loved Ones With Chronic IllnessRead more
Jeff Sessions Says People Should ‘Tough It Out’ and Take Aspirin Instead of Opioids
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently shared his idea for solving the opioid crisis: aspirin, sleep, … Jeff Sessions Says People Should ‘Tough It Out’ and Take Aspirin Instead of OpioidsRead more
Exploring Ways To Treat Pain Without Addiction As U.S. Opioid Crisis Worsens
Addiction to opioids often begins in the doctor’s office. These drugs are typically the only option … Exploring Ways To Treat Pain Without Addiction As U.S. Opioid Crisis WorsensRead more
Chronic pain patients need services beyond just opioids: B.C. advocate
People who live with chronic pain need options beyond prescription opioids, and it’s up to the … Chronic pain patients need services beyond just opioids: B.C. advocateRead more
FDA Warns About Dangers of Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain
The Food and Drug Administration has just issued what’s called a “Medwatch Alert” warning that Epidural steroid injections … FDA Warns About Dangers of Epidural Steroid Injections for Back PainRead more
Abuse on the rise of prescription medicine gabapentin, known as ‘Johnnys’
If you aren’t on this medication, chances are you know someone who is. It’s used to … Abuse on the rise of prescription medicine gabapentin, known as ‘Johnnys’Read more
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Side Effects & Withdrawal. Must Read You Just Cannot Ignore
We have received so many complaints about duloxetine side effects that we have lost count. Far … Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Side Effects & Withdrawal. Must Read You Just Cannot IgnoreRead more