More articles about: chronic pain
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Poll: Providers Aren’t Doing Enough to Warn Older Patients About Opioids
Many Americans over 50 favor limits on painkiller prescribing, and those who receive prescriptions need more counseling about risks and safe disposal options, a new poll finds.
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Chronic Pain Therapy Group Eases Coping, Conversation
A new Michigan Medicine program aims to teach patients about alternate and effective ways to deal with discomfort, and to find strength in each other.
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Medical Marijuana Gets Wary Welcome from Older Adults, Poll Shows
Read the results of a recent study finding that the majority of older adults support the use of medical marijuana for pain management when recommended by a doctor.
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Does an Exploding Brain Network Cause Chronic Pain?
New research reports that hyperreactive brain networks could play a part in the hypersensitivity of fibromyalgia.
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The Cost of Chronic Pain [Infographic]
Chronic pain can be debilitating for some people. And nationwide data show the issue is larger than you might think.
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Lady Gaga's Pain Goes Public: 5 Things to Know About Fibromyalgia
Lady Gaga's Netflix documentary brings awareness to her struggle with chronic pain. Learn five facts about fibromyalgia from a Michigan Medicine expert.
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Does Widespread Pain Stem from the Brain? MRI Study Investigates
A new neuroimaging study investigating the effect of widespread pain on the brain reveals patients with different chronic pain diagnoses show similar brain changes.
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Why Primary Care Doctors Need to Rethink Chronic Pain Treatment
Primary care physicians play a key role in caring for patients with chronic pain. But many clinicians — and insurers — fail to emphasize the value of nonopioid alternatives.
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Common Drugs, Uncommon Risks? New Study Looks at Serious Health Problems After Short-Term Steroid Use
Many adults take corticosteroids for short-term symptom relief — but providers may want to consider possible side effects more closely.
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In the Jump from Opioid-Free to Long-Term User, Surgery Plays a Key Role
For some surgery patients, a prescription to ease postoperation pain leads to continued opioid use months afterward.
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Why One Pain Specialist Hasn’t Prescribed an Opioid in 10 Years
Opioids for chronic pain don’t work for most people. Watch this video of a pain management specialist explaining why doctors should consider alternatives to opioids for pain management.
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Opioids Before Surgery Mean Higher Costs, Problems More Likely Afterward
Research suggests that patients and physicians should be aware of opioid use before elective operations such as hysterectomy and bariatric surgery.
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Medications, Mindfulness and More Alternatives to Opioids for Treating Pain
Opioid alternatives for treating pain include medications, mindfulness, & counseling. Learn about the dangers of opioid addiction & alternative pain treatments.
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Fewer Veterans Got Risky Opioid Prescriptions Thanks to National VA Effort
High dose veteran opioid prescriptions have decreased thanks to a digital tracking system. Learn about veteran opioid abuse & the VA Opioid Safety Initiative.
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Why Fibromyalgia Patients Can’t Regulate Their Pain
Exhausting the body’s pain management system can leave those with chronic conditions unable to find relief — either naturally or via opioids.
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