As Opioid Use Declines, Gabapentinoid Co-Prescribing Rises
The number of U.S. individuals on long-term opioid therapy fell from 5.6 million in 2015 to 4.2 million…
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on blood pressure, skin cancer and pain
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a pilot program to help…
Noelia Castillo Ramos: 25-year-old woman ends life via Euthanasia after mental health issues, paralysis and court battle with family: “I just want to leave in peace”
How much pain is a person expected to tolerate before they are allowed to die in peace? For…
Subtle Signs Of A Chronic Freeze Trauma Response
In a TikTok post, a somatic practitioner offered a simple yet complex answer to people questioning why they…
This May Explain Why Pain Lasts Longer for Women
When men complain of pain, they’re often taken seriously. When women do it, they’re often viewed as…
Women Experience Longer Lasting Pain Than Men and Scientists Think They Finally Know the Reason Why
Credit: Wikimedia Commons In the weeks after an accident or surgery, recovery does not look the same for…
How Long Does Ibuprofen Last? Here’s How To Know When It’s Time for Another Dose
For many of us, especially as we age, pain becomes an unfortunate, daily part of life. In fact,…
Why a CT hospital offers patients with chronic pain an alternative
The goal is to avoid both surgery and use of any opioids. So, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare recently unveiled a…
Anxiety doesn’t only ruin one’s mental health, studies reveal something more concerning |
It is often believed that anxiety is something that’s ‘just in the head’ and the sense of ‘restlessness’…
Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds
Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new…
Florida TaxWatch warns Florida’s employee health insurance trust fund could be exhausted if changes aren’t made
Watchdog group says better treatment of chronic pain and conditions can save the state millions from its employee…
Pain medicine physician reveals 7 natural relief options to manage chronic pain: Turmeric, CBD, fish oil and more
Living with chronic pain can be exhausting, and while prescription medicines are often necessary, many people look to…