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rae

finding a doctor

I am in NY and was diagnosed with pancreatitis in 2006. it is VERY painful. my primary doctor is uncomfortable with prescribing me narcotics. i went to another doctor that gave me vicoden and percocet but since i have an upset stomach it gave me more pain. the only drugs i found to relieve my extreme pain is roxicodone and... Read more Chevron

posted 02/25/2010, comment (1)|

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Denise Coleman

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It Is Up To Us

If you have read my previous posts you know that I have been actively advocating to remove all barriers that inhibit or deny effective treatment to people living in pain. Most of us who live with chronic pain know that these barriers can be in the form of legislation, policy regulations, insurance requirements and even the negative... Read more Chevron

posted 02/22/2010, comment (1)|

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c21tamit

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Having trouble & need to share

I'm sorry this will be quite a rant. Over the weekend I ran out of some of my medication. The pharmacy says they faxed a refill request, the doctors office says they sent it back. Where is the breakdown? Worse, This is not the first time there was a problem. Although last time it was caught before I ran out of meds. I was assured this would not... Read more Chevron

posted 02/01/2010, comments (12)|

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CRegal

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Physiatrist: The Ultimate Cross-Trainer

Dr. Christina Lasich recently posted an article on our Osteoarthritis website about her role as a Physiatrist. Enjoy! Physiatrist: The Ultimate Cross-Trainer

posted 01/29/2010, comments (0)|

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mersilkee

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married, 2 kids, I have RSD and a fatal brain dementia.

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FDA REMS proposal could affect medication that chronic pain patients receive

I just read this article, [URL=http://updates.pain-topics.org/2009/12/rems-when-elephants-prance-ants-take.html] When Elephants Prance, Ants Take A Pounding. The article discusses the outcome of a meeting held in December between the FDA who is proposing REMS(Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) for extended-release or... Read more Chevron

posted 01/18/2010, comment (1)|

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