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FRUSTRATED WITH DOCTORS AND NEW DRUGS

Had my 1st appt. with pain management. I have 2 herniated disc (neck and back). I also have hepatitic C. My PCP has been treating me for the past 18 months. At present, I am up to 8 Lortab 10/500mg. a day. PCP never would change the directions on the bottle, but he would refill it every time I called him. Plus, I told him how many I was taking. He... Read moreChevron
posted 11/06/2010, comment (1)|
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A Closer Look at Topical Anti-Inflammatory Medications

Taking a medication by mouth is not the only way to deliver chemicals into the body. The skin is capable of absorbing chemicals both toxic, in the case of hazardous material, and therapeutic, in the case of medications.  The effectiveness of transdermal absorption depends on the area of application, the skin characteristics, the chemical... Read moreChevron
posted 10/28/2010, comments (13)|
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Results of Anna Nicole Smith Trial Could Affect Chronic Pain Patients

If you watch or read the news at all, you're probably aware that Anna Nicole Smith's former lawyer/boyfriend and two of her doctors are on trial for multiple charges related to giving her excessive prescription pain medications when they knew she was an addict.  Although I don't usually follow celebrity trials, there are aspects of this one... Read moreChevron
posted 10/06/2010, comments (6)|
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Pain Awareness Month—Early Impact of Chronic Pain

 September is Pain Awareness Month continues and there are so many excellent programs being held around the country and online to help educate people about the impact pain can have on a person’s life and to spread awareness about pain in general.  For further information about these programs and how you can participate throughout... Read moreChevron
posted 09/14/2010, comments (4)|
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NSAIDs Versus Opioids

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Heavyweight Pain Reliever Championship Match. In the blue corner, weighing in at 200 mg's is the most common NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) found anywhere, ibuprofen. In the red corner, weighing in at a small, but mighty, 10 mg's is the most popular, most commonly prescribed opioid, hydrocodone.... Read moreChevron
posted 09/07/2010, comments (7)|
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