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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.
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6 Tips for Improving Relationships with Chronic Pain

Relationships are often one of the biggest casualties of chronic pain.  A recent news story got me to thinking about the toll any kind of illness, particularly a chronic illness, takes on relationships.  (Note:  I have no idea whether or not this story is true.  Since the story broke on ESPN a day or so ago, it has gone... Read moreChevron
posted 01/31/2012, comments (8)|
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Organize FIGHT BACK

tHIS IS THE ONLY suggestion I have after watching Good Caring Doctors become the victim of a bogus war on Legal Pain Medications. These Doctors are set up by people who had been busted and working a DEAL to save there ASS or Undercover Cops with legitimate medical records. Isn't there laws against entrapement. And after the Arkansas Chronic Pain... Read moreChevron
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Low Back Pain Research Study in Austin and Houston

Hi all - we are currently conducting a low back pain clinical research study in Austin and Houston (TX). This is a time for a chance to take part in a research study to optimize a long-term treatment for your low back pain. You will receive study medication at no cost and compensation is also available for both time and travel. If you live in... Read moreChevron
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Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.
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Cannabis Boosts Effect of Opioids for Chronic Pain Relief

A new study, published in the December issue of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, suggests that adding a cannabinoid to opioid therapy may result in greater relief of chronic pain at lower opioid doses.  Study Design and ResultsTwenty-one individuals with chronic pain, who took twice-daily doses of sustained-release morphine or... Read moreChevron
posted 01/30/2012, comments (5)|
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Life After Back Surgery: Broken and Loose Screws Can Screw Up a Person's Life

Dear Dr Lasich - I'm six weeks post op spinal fusion surgery.  Dec. 8, 2011 and then again eight days later I was in so much pain. The doctors went back in and found that a screw had broken by bone and some hardware was removed. My foot feels like it's on fire and top of my toes feels like someone is holding a match to them. I know nerve... Read moreChevron
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