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cindi

posted 09/14/2009, comments (2)

pain awareness month

hi! i suggest EVERYONE to got to will rowes' post about...sept. is pain awareness month!! there are some things we all can do to help advocate for pain management! thier is an "I COMMIT" petition , (easy to sign), i suggest everyone of us to sign among other things, you may be able to do!! we so NEED to be heard, and here is our chance!!! so... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/12/2008, comment (1)

Another Win for the National Pain Care Policy Act!

Great News! On July 31st, Senators Hatch (Utah) and Dodd (Connecticut) introduced in the Senate the National Pain Care Policy Act. This is the first time the bill has been introduced in the Senate and, except for some minor changes, the language is the same as the bill that is in the House of Representatives. We all need to come together now... Read more Chevron

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Will Rowe

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (8)

Shout It Out!

I forget the name of the movie but I remember it featured a call to action: people all over the country opening their windows shouting out "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore." That's the sentiment that is bubbling-up, or needs to bubble-up, in the world of people affected by chronic pain. Here's a string of objects... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/21/2008, comments (25)

What Do You Do if You are Forced to Come Off of Your Opioid Pain Medication Without Medical Guidance

Opioid medications have a natural property that causes physical dependence. Other medications used to treat high blood pressure, depression, and inflammation can do the same. Common substances, like caffeine, have that property. Because our bodies adapt, it is normal for these chemicals to become "known to us" over the time of exposure. When... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/05/2008, comments (9)

What to Do if You've Been Fired from Your Pain Care Provider

There have been reports that some practices have a zero tolerance for certain behaviors that cause concern. Lost prescriptions may be seen as a "red flag" and treated as a breach of the "physician/patient" relationship. This may be considered an infraction of your pain care agreement or "opioid contract"; you might have been expected to... Read more Chevron

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