Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Top 10 Reasons Pain Medication Use is Increasing

Top 10 Reasons Pain Medication Use is Increasing:     1.   Insurance companies have cut benefits for alternative therapies.                          &nbs...
6/19/08 11:26am

My top reason would be that it works and has for a number of years.

 

Secondarily, my insurance, secondary to Medicare, limits me to 30 PT visits a year.

 

6/19/08 6:05pm

I have not only Fibromyalgia , Disc problems in my lower back and neck .. but MS and all the pain and spasms that come with these ...

 

My top Ten would be that they help me to be comfortable .. and be able to function ..

 

I agree that while my insurance along with Medicare is faulty in some areas , I am grateful for my MS doctor prescribing the correct meds that help me to feel normal ...Smile

6/21/08 8:50am

Has anybody heard of or has been treated by radiofrequency ablation for pain?

wanderer

6/28/08 12:16pm

Wonderer, I had this done about 6 yrs ago, it did not help me. I do know of others that

it has helped. Not the most comfortable test to have for sure.Surprised I wish you the best. If there is somthing spacific you would like to know about it, I will try to help you.

quietthyme

6/30/08 11:57am

I had one for my shoulder blade pain, and it really helped. Just had it for my SI joints, and have to wait a while to be sure if it helps or not. I'll keep you informed.

 

wanderer

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