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Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Dangerous Opioid Drug Interactions

When it comes to discussions about opioid drugs in the media, they almost always focus on the potential for abuse and addiction.  In the chronic pain community, the discussion often centers around how difficult it is to find a doctor who will prescribe the pain medications we need and the stigma placed on anyone taking opioids, regardless the... Read moreChevron
posted 04/29/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Chronic Pain Common Among Cancer Survivors

When I was growing up, cancer was almost always a terminal diagnosis.  Thankfully today, according to the National Cancer Institute, more than 60 percent of people diagnosed with cancer will be alive in five years.  That is certainly good news.  However, the bad news is that one in five of those survivors will have chronic... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

NSAIDs Reduce Effectiveness of Antidepressants

Researchers at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at The Rockefeller University have published the results of their recent study, which showed that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduced the effectiveness of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants.  NSAIDs include over-the-counter... Read moreChevron
posted 04/28/2011, comments (0)|
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Christina Lasich, MD

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Cooking to Control Pain: Seaweed

Eating better always seems to be a process of elimination. While eliminating sugars, simple carbohydrates, and artificial chemicals can help improve health, some foods should be added to the diet. In particular, adding the superfoods can really enhance a balanced nutrition plan because these foods are packed with minerals, vitamins, protein, and... Read moreChevron
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cheetah

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being transformed into a warrior for Christ thru pain testimony. i was in 6 major car accidents, 5 of which i was the front passanger, 4 of those were front passanger side head on collisions leaving me counting my blessings that only those close to me know that ive been in all those accidents, and of the debilitating pain i go throu.

personal trainer in pain management, where do i go from here

hello again,            this is going to be a semi-short share post seeing my shoulders are rebounding from the first of 3 in my series of injections. i had the first set this past thursday, 2 trigger point injections in my left shoulder and the occipital nerve block. so far so good, just a lot of ice... Read moreChevron

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