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How “Dopesick” misinformation is killing people with chronic pain

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Dopesick is killing people with chronic pain.  In the last six months, things have spiraled out of control with regards to the opioid crisis hysteria. The release of “Dopesick” has created armchair addiction and pain experts. They believe Dopesick is a documentary even though it’s an entertainment show. Don’t you dare tell them that though, they’ll…Continue reading How “Dopesick” misinformation is killing people with chronic pain

Heat intolerance and temperature sensitivity can be annoying and disruptive symptoms of Fibromyalgia that no one takes seriously. Yet, they can have a significant impact on your life, so why do they happen?

How heat intolerance can be an annoying and overlooked symptom of Fibromyalgia

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Heat intolerance and temperature sensitivity are often overlooked side effects of Fibromyalgia. They don’t kill you except in the most extreme situations, so doctors don’t typically address them. Or if they do address them, they simply advise you to stay inside and avoid the sun. Unfortunately, it’s never that simple. Heat intolerance itself has its…Continue reading How heat intolerance can be an annoying and overlooked symptom of Fibromyalgia

How the opioid crisis can lead those with chronic pain to suicide

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1 out of 10 suicides is due to chronic pain, and yet the link between chronic pain and suicide is often ignored. Furthermore, no one connects the opioid crisis to chronic pain suicide even though they’re all related to each other. Society demands that pain be concealed I’ve long struggled with finding the words to…Continue reading How the opioid crisis can lead those with chronic pain to suicide

When you're newly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia it's hard to know what the right medication is for you. Here are 8 of the top medications prescribed by doctors for Fibromyalgia

What are the best medications for fibromyalgia?

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Disclaimer: This content should not be substituted for medical advice. Please seek the advice of your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. The content in this posts links to many NIH studies, but I am no expert on these topics. This blog  is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute…Continue reading What are the best medications for fibromyalgia?

Taking opioids for chronic pain means being treated like a criminal and constantly being told that you're exaggerating your pain.

What it’s really like taking opioids for chronic pain

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Currently, taking opioids for chronic pain means you’re a pariah, which is why there aren’t enough stories to be more stories out there about what it is actually like to have an opioid prescription for chronic pain. Why I take opioids for chronic pain You can read my story here for some background context of my…Continue reading What it’s really like taking opioids for chronic pain