The Pharmaceutical Industry

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I say this as someone who has had to fight for mediation many times, and as the sister of someone who was put on an $8000 a month drug that the insurance refused to cover. Today, they finally approved a much-needed drug for my brother's life. He will, hopefully, be released from the hospital tomorrow. … Continue reading The Pharmaceutical Industry

What About Pain Patients Who Don’t Get Better?

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https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2019/3/30/what-about-pain-patients-who-dont-get-better

Will You See An Actual Doctor The Next Time You Go To The Doctor?

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https://www.consumerreports.org/doctors/will-you-see-an-actual-doctor-when-you-go-to-the-doctor If your insurance pays for you to see the doctor, and it's a serious issue, DEMAND your appointment be with the doctor. Mine is booked six months in advance and I'm an established patient, so I've decided the best thing to do is find a new doctor who doesn't tell her nurse she's too … Continue reading Will You See An Actual Doctor The Next Time You Go To The Doctor?

Is The Hypothalamus The Next Frontier In Migraine Research?

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https://migraineagain.com/hypothalamus-and-migraine-research/

Amid Opioid Crisis, The Joint Commission Revises Pain Management Standards

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2019/01/03/amid-opioid-crisis-the-joint-commission-revises-pain-standards-for-health-facilities/

What is a sympathectomy and can it reduce the pain of CRPS?

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http://ehealthmagz.com/2019/01/08/what-is-a-sympathectomy-and-can-it-reduce-the-pain-of-crps/ If it involves needles, do your homework. If it's surgical, do your homework. If it's an implant of any kind, PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK and look at failure rates. They're ENORMOUS and you deserve better. Surgeons are always happy to make an incision, but you're the deciding factor. It's your body. We only get … Continue reading What is a sympathectomy and can it reduce the pain of CRPS?

Sen. Wyden Wants to Censor Pain Experts’ Opinions

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https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2019/1/4/sen-wyden-wants-to-censor-pain-experts-opinions

“Not Allowed to Be Compassionate” Chronic Pain, the Overdose Crisis, and Unintended Harms in the US

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https://www.hrw.org/report/2018/12/18/not-allowed-be-compassionate/chronic-pain-overdose-crisis-and-unintended-harms-us

Should Prescription Opioids Be Limited For Cancer Patients?

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https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2018/12/28/should-cancer-patients-be-exempt-from-opioid-guidelines This is cruel, inhuman, and for the record, CVS is one of the WORST offenders, so be mindful of this fact. Obviously, my answer isn't just no, it's HELL NO.

When a Friend Asked How I Can Function While Constantly Dealing With Pain

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https://themighty.com/2018/04/functioning-with-chronic-pain-fibromyalgia/ No one asks me at all. They just assume I'm perfectly healthy because they have no idea what is going on internally. After a while, it's tiresome to hear "You look great!"