Tuesday-Newsday #44

Tuesday-Newsday time! Today we look at stories from these subjects: Pain Rx, The Battle for Diagnosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Osteoarthritis.  The final category is Surviving a Holiday Party. The piece is “If I go to this party, should I explain my pain?” and is guest post by Lisa Copen for ChronicBabe.com. 

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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

Motrin recall for batches that may not relieve pain quickly

Patients suffering from mood and/or anxiety disorder more likely to abuse opioids

New powerful painkiller being developed has abuse experts worried (Zohydro)

*THE BATTLE FOR DIAGNOSIS

For Those With Mystery Illnesses, a 'Clinic of Last Resort': Americans with rare, debilitating diseases come to national center hoping for diagnosis

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Think your doctor missed the mark? Here are seven signs to look for if you feel you’ve been misdiagnosed

Navigating the Net Wisely in a Health Crisis

*SICKLE CELL ANEMIA

Double cure for lupus and sickle cell disease with risky bone marrow transplant

Study may help personalize pain medication management for sickle cell disease patients

Some pain relief for sickle cell patients with once-daily Prasugrel

Adult Sickle Cell Drug Hydroxyurea May Benefit Kids, Too

*OSTEOARTHRITIS

Knee Arthritis Pain Study Seeks Patients

Mindfulness Training May Help Arthritis Patients Cope

Osteoporosis Drugs May Prolong Life of Joint Implants

Pool Exercise Helps New Knees

“Mirror Box Therapy” Helps Reduce Arthritis Hand Pain

*SURVIVING A HOLIDAY PARTY

If I go to this party, should I explain my pain? 

by Lisa Copen for ChronicBabe.com