Chronic Pain - People Who Are Caregivers

Remedy Man

posted 06/07/2008, comments (0)

Pain Management

Pain Management Chronic pain in the United States has traditionally not been considered a serious health problem and as such has been vastly undertreated. The incidence of chronic pain in the general population is a serious problem with some estimates of... Read more Chevron

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Sharon Butler

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posted 05/27/2008, comments (8)

Lumbar and Hip Pain

I was first diagnosed with Sciatica problems and spurs on my hip by an arthritis doctor. No results other than a shot. Went to a Rheumotologist diagnosed with Fybromyalgia mediation Lyrica didn't work. Now I am with a pain management specialist have had two nerve blocks, and a Lumbar Facet Injection. Now I'm suppose to have a Lumber... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/20/2008, comments (2)

RN who cares for many with chronic low back pain

Hi. I am a RN who has dealt with many who have suffered with low back pain. Both in the ER and post surgical on a Med/surg unit. I was in an automobile accident one year ago and since then have also been dealing with low back pain, not bad, but enough that I know it's there and from experience I know how bad it potentially... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/18/2007, comments (0)

Direct correlation between stress and chronic fatigue syndrome

Dear Dr, I would like to know if there are medical journals that talk about the direct correlation between stress and chronic fatigue syndrome. Would you please guide me Thanks

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Hugh Mann

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posted 12/07/2007, comments (0)

What is pain?

Life and pain are inseparable. Pain is the penalty for living: a toothache is the penalty for eating, and a heartache is the penalty for loving. How can we deal with so much pain? Here is organicMD.org's pain checklist: P - Prevent injury, sickness, and destructive relationships.A - Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.I -... Read more Chevron

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