Chronic Pain - All People Who Are Living In "MD"

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Will Rowe

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Executive Director - American Pain Foundation

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posted 09/11/2009, comments (2)

FDA Acetaminophen Recommendations

An FDA Advisory Committee recently recommended some changes regarding the use and availability of the very common pain medicine acetaminophen. The Advisory Committee was acting on concerns over the incidence of acetaminophen overdosing that have resulted in serious harm to the liver and sometimes death. To address these concerns the... Read more Chevron

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Andy@APF

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Visual artist and folksinger; patient advocate; wife and mom

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posted 09/15/2008, comments (0)

Patient/Doctor Quilt Block

Mixed media fabric, inkjet photo transfer. Approx. 10"x10" I printed a collage I had made about communication with healthcare providers for this quilt block, and had lots of fun decorating it with scraps I had around the house. The pinwheel fabric appliques in the corners are from an old hippie vest that was falling apart. Using a sewing... Read more Chevron

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BarbaraCox

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http://www.Genuwineart.com

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posted 08/13/2008, comments (0)

Watching my children grow into adults has been an adventure.

Watching my children grow into adults has been an adventure. I'm extremely blessed to have them in my life. Now that they are both spreading their wings and beginning their own journeys, I find that my day to day has become somewhat surreal. I didn't realize the extent that my life wrapped around theirs. I'm so proud of their... Read more Chevron

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janet

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looking for work,been depressed, cry a lot,

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posted 06/17/2008, comments (8)

has anyone tried cymbalta & what was your experience?

hi,i tried cymbalta & i think it helped ease my depression for a while but i don't think it helped my pain at all!also the cost of cymbalta was painful even with insuranceso i don't see why the fda approved it for fibermyalgia.has anyone else out there tried cymbalta?

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Florence

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posted 07/02/2007, comment (1)

How is spouse handling your chronic pain?

Not sure what goes in this space. I am 51 female who has been disabled by chronic pain and depression for the last 4 years. I live in MD I have a pain management Dr. but other then depense meds I haven't tried anything else althought I would be willing. Anxious to corespond with others to see how they are dealing.

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