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Life After Back Surgery: Broken and Loose Screws Can Screw Up a Person's LifeWhat is a patient to do if a back surgery backfires, leading to broken screws and extreme pain? What does this all mean?
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6 Tips for Improving Relationships with Chronic PainKaren Lee Richards | Posted: Jan 31, 2012 Relationships are often one of the biggest casualties of chronic pain. A recent news story got me to thinking about the toll any kind of illness, particularly a chronic illness, takes on relationships. Read More » |
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Cannabis Boosts Effect of Opioids for Chronic Pain ReliefKaren Lee Richards | Posted: Jan 30, 2012 A new study, published in the December issue of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, suggests that adding a cannabinoid to opioid therapy may result in greater relief of chronic pain at lower opioid doses. Read More » |
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Sex and Back Pain: How to Have Great Sex Without DiscomfortMerely Me | Posted: Jan 31, 2012 This may seem like good old fashioned common sense, but talk to your partner about what feels good and which positions feel painful. The other piece of advice is that if something hurts - stop. Read More » |
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Slideshow: 7 Tips for Surgery with FibromyalgiaWhile it’s true your recuperation period may take longer than the average person, there are steps that can be taken to reduce your pain levels and minimize your chances of a severe flare. Read More » |
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How do I make joint pain easier to deal with without using meds? | |||||
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Do you feel you have lost friends due to your chronic pain?
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