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Jeff L

Former military, former teacher

posted 10/02/2009, comments (40)

Anyone else driving in their sleep? I'm screwed now...

I’m really screwed now. I got arrested in Michigan after I drove off the road and totaled my truck at 4AM. I was totally uninjured, luckily, and the only thing I hurt, besides my truck, was a ditch and a tree. Unfortunately, I have no memory of the accident or anything leading up to it. I went out for dinner, had a... Read more Chevron

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mersilkee

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

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posted 10/02/2009, comments (5)

The Fentanyl Dance and Oprah, Girlfriend! Where have you gone?

Today, I am finally back to my usual state of pain partially controlled by pain medication. For years Fentanyl and I have been doing the same dance. When one partner starts to wear out another one smoothly attaches to my back and we waltz to the music of no pain, no gain. It is one variation of a set of dances called the Combo... Read more Chevron

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Christina Lasich, MD

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation

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posted 09/21/2009, comments (17)

Cholesterol-Lowering Medications Cause Pain

Raise your right hand if you are taking a cholesterol-lower medication like Crestor or Lipitor. Now, raise your left hand if you have chronic pain. Those of you with both hands in the air should listen up. Cholesterol-lowering medications can cause pain and Lipitor is the most prescribed drug in America. Yikes! Now ask yourself these questions:... Read more Chevron

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Jeff L

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posted 09/13/2009, comments (9)

How addictive is Tramadol ?

I have been taking Tramadol (and neurontin, flexeril, and vicodin) for quite some time for nerve damage, fibro, and lower back pain. At my last vist to the pain clinic, the guy working at the front desk pulled me aside and warned me that tramadol was addictive and I should be careful about taking it. He said he and his wife both took... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/05/2009, comments (0)

Let's Pretend We Don't Feel This Bad - Chronic Illness Tools

This article can be reprinted without asking specific permission. Just reprint "as is" and leave the resource box at the bottom. I'd love to know if you used it on your blog or newsletter. <a href="http://www.restministries.org/admin-contactus.htm" target="_blank">Please contact me</a>. Thanks, Lisa Let's Pretend We Don't Feel... Read more Chevron

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