Chronic pain can be brutal, and depression, not surprisingly, often accompanies it: It's estimated that as many as 60% of chronic pain sufferers experience depression . "We know that in some patients ... Read more »
Managing chronic pain can provide physical, emotional relief – Dothan Eagle
Managing chronic pain can provide physical, emotional relief Dothan Eagle For some patients an epidural can mean permanent relief from back pain , but others may only benefit for a few days or weeks. ... Read more »
Taking opioids long term associated with clinically significant pain relief with small risk of addition (News-Medical-Net)
Coping with chronic non-cancer pain is a way of life for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, many older adults, in particular, hesitate to take opioids — a kind of narcotic — for fear of addiction. However, a new review finds that taking opioids long term is associated with clinically significant pain relief in some patients with a very small risk of addition. Read more »
Used as Prescribed, Opioids Relieve Chronic Pain With Little Addiction Risk (Newswise)
Taking opioids long term is associated with clinically significant pain relief in some patients with a very small risk of addition, a new review finds. Read more »
