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Steve

Retired Marine, Chronic Pain sufferer, allergic to pain medicine, with an extreme love for life and positive outlook

Is it possible to develop an allergy to pain meds years after taking them daily for Chronic Pain?

I recently had a revision lumbar fusion surgery done 5 years after the previous surgery (L4-S1). 2 weeks post op and I developed hives, at first the Dr. thought it was valium which I was prescribed for my front incision pain and it was the only new medication I was taking. 1 week later I ended up in the ER for anaphylaxis and required an... Read more Chevron

posted 04/15/2011, comments (0)|

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Allison Janse

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Author and Germ Freak

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Using Water to Boost the Immune System

We all know that staying hydrated can help keep us healthy, but it turns out that an age-old secret to good health this season could begin by turning on your water faucet -- the cold water faucet, that is. Alexa Fleckenstein, M.D., coauthor of the book Health20: Tap into the Healing Powers of Water to Fight Disease, Look Younger, and Feel Your... Read more Chevron

posted 11/10/2008, comment (1)|

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Katie Mauro

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Just An Update From Me =]

So my speech at the JDRF breakfast went pretty well I think :) I was proud of it anyways and I got a lot of compliments and several people who said that I was really honest and raw about what it's like to live with the disease which to me is about the highest compliment that I could have gotten so YAY! haha ;) I have also been making a... Read more Chevron

posted 06/05/2008, comment (1)|

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Allison Janse

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Spring Cleaning Tips for Allergy Sufferers

It's the week I dread. No, not because I need to cook an edible Easter meal for a house full of guests or attempt to keep the kids busy during spring break. With the heralding of spring comes spring cleaning, and I can't say I enjoy the task. If you're one of the 40 million people who suffer from allergies, particularly dust or... Read more Chevron

posted 03/17/2008, comment (1)|

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etielou

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Is there help for me

I'm a 74 year old women living with Overflow Incontinence.I now have to use a self-catheter inorder to empty my bladder completely or else risk a bladder infection.

posted 06/09/2007, comments (0)|

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