Tuesday-Newsday #37

Today’s sujbects are Pain Rx, Patient News, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Military Veterans. The final category is Pacing Yourself and is focused on dealing with events (particularly the upcoming holidays) without aggravating chronic pain. The post is from the website ‘CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help’ but it doesn’t matter if you have a different chronic condition; the info is helpful no matter what pain issues you have. The title is “Pacing for Special Events: Slaying the Dragon of Post Exertional Malaise - Even More Strategies for Special Events.”

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WARNING:  My goal is to provide the most up-to-date news I can, which you can then take to your personal doctor and debate the merits of before you try it. I do not endorse any of the docs, treatments, info, and meds in anything I post nor can I guarantee they are all effective, especially not for everyone. I always include the citation, source, or website so you know where it came from. As is the case with any health info, ALWAYS get your doctor's opinion first!

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*PAIN Rx

Acetaminophen may worsen asthma symptoms in both adults and children, a provocative new report suggests

Anti-Depressants Reduce Pain In Opioid-Dependent Patients

Painkiller Abuse on Rise in White, Older Women

More People Landing in the ER After Abusing Muscle Relaxant: Carisoprodol, when misused or taken with other meds, can have dangerous sedative effects

Too Many Meds May Be More Problem Than Cure: With people taking growing numbers of drugs, risks are multiplying

FDA's off-label rule under attack: Drug makers argue in court that the marketing limits violate their 1st Amendment rights

Tylenol: the New Cure for Emotional Pains?

*PATIENT NEWS

Be aware this holiday season: Air Fresheners, Scented Candles May Spur Allergic Reactions

Many Doctors Think Patients Get Over-Treated, Study Says. Malpractice concerns influence many testing decisions

Many factors in finding the right doctor

*RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Studies Suggest Link Between Smog, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Survey: RA Patients Have Made Treat-to-Target Personal

Young Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis At Increased Risk For Broken Bones

*MILITARY VETERANS

Headaches Take Toll On Soldiers

Military Medicine Works on Managing Pain

For wounded Marines, a 'lollipop' to ease pain

*PACING YOURSELF

Pacing for Special Events: Slaying the Dragon of Post Exertional Malaise - Even More Strategies for Special Events

from the website, CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help