I had always been told that the active ingredients in generic medications had to be exactly the same as their brand name counterparts; that the only differences allowed were in the inactive ingredients, such as binders. But as I began to hear from more and more people who insisted that the generic of a particular medication was not as... Read more
Chronic pain is challenging to say the least. Not only do we have to cope with the pain itself, but often we also have to deal with fatigue (being constantly in pain is exhausting) and difficulties with memory and concentration. Over the years, I've gathered a few tips that may make your life a little easier or help you accomplish a... Read more
The highly respected ME/CFS researcher Dr. Kenny De Meirleir and his research team announced that they have uncovered a major cause of this mysterious illness as well as a diagnostic test for it. ME/CFS, is known to most of the world as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis but was unfortunately dubbed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by the U.S. Center for... Read more
Have you ever wished there was some way to prove just how much pain you're in? When doctors question your need for pain medication or family members hint that they don't really believe you could possibly hurt as badly as you claim, don't you wish you could hand them a lab report that clearly identifies the severity of your pain? Well,... Read more
If you go to a pain clinic or pain management specialist, you will almost certainly be required to sign a treatment agreement in order to be treated. Even if your family physician or other specialist is handling your pain management, if you are being prescribed controlled substances (e.g., hydrocodone, oxycodone, alprazolam, etc.) on a... Read more
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