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Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Chronic Pain Patient's Mouth Taped Shut by ICU Nurses

The levels of abuse and cruelty human beings are capable of inflicting on one another never ceases to amaze me.  When that abuse comes from the hands of the people we trust to care for us when we're ill and in pain, it sickens me.  When I see others who work in the health care field condone the abuse or blame the patient, it frightens... Read moreChevron
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Christina Lasich, MD

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Get Relief from Tylenol Responsibly

While FDA is trying to figure out ways to slow down the rate of acetaminophen-associated overdoses, McNeil - the maker of Tylenol brands - has elected to start changing the labeling instructions on their products. Will this be enough to stop the thousands of hospital visits and hundreds of deaths related to acetaminophen? The world will be... Read moreChevron
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Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Savella Provided Long-Term Fibromyalgia Relief in 3-Year Study

According to a new study of Savella (milnacipran) for the treatment of fibromyalgia, patients who continue treatment can get long-term pain relief – to at least three years.  These findings were reported by Lesley Arnold, MD, professor of psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in a poster presentation at the... Read moreChevron
posted 12/21/2011, comments (0)|
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Christina Lasich, MD

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Non-Alcoholic Alternatives for Holiday Cheer

The prescription bottle reads: Do Not Mix With Alcohol. For those who do not drink alcohol, the holidays can be a little tough because of all the parties, gatherings, and festivities. Rather than cave into the cravings triggered by the surrounding sights, sounds, tastes and smells; be prepared with some non-alcoholic alternatives that are just as... Read moreChevron
becky

becky

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pain that travels in my nervers

braininjury

i have not been here for a long time, but idid get a daigose central pain syndrome very painfull, had a brain injury and that is what caused the CPS. and my pain is under controll today. iam on alot of meds. without the meds i would not be alive today. iam just very greatfull today.
posted 12/18/2011, comments (0)|

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