Tuesday-Newsday #51

It’s time for Tuesday-Newsday! Don’t miss the advice-filled piece, “Travelling a Rocky Road?” by Jan Sadler of the PainSupport Newsletter.

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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

Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S.

Experts Warn Illicit Drugs Bought Off Internet May Be Poisons: Case report says victims thought they'd ordered amphetamine, but got drug that turned their skin blue

Pain Patch Rejected for HIV Neuropathy

*PATIENT NEWS

Many Doctors May Be Less Than Honest With Their Patients: Survey Finds Some Docs Not Truthful About Patients' Prognoses, Unwilling to Disclose Mistakes for Fear of Lawsuits

TSA Launches Helpline for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Needs

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched TSA Cares, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior to getting to the airport. Call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787-2227 before traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. Click the headline to access the website for more info.  

*OSTEOPOROSIS

Heart Failure, Osteoporosis Go 'Hand-in-Hand': Cardiac condition raises the risks of falls and may contribute to bone-density loss

Vitamin D Helps Bone Health Only With Calcium: Report

Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks: Study

Stopping Bisphosphonates Cuts Risk of Second Thigh Fracture

*MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS

DIABETES: Saliva Test Could Replace Blood Testing 

JUVENILE ARTHRITIS: Kids & young adults with it have higher cancer risk

LUPUS: Genes May Give Clues to the Severe Form

LYME DISEASE: Ultimate Map Tracks High Risk Areas

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY: Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose But Cheaper Tests are Effective, Researchers say

PSORIATIC ARTHRITIC: Early, Aggressive Treatment May Help Reduce Symptoms And Improve Joint Function

TENDON DISORDERS & SOFT TISSUES INJURIES Respond to Combo Treatment

TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA: Cyberknife Radiation Treatment Successful

*LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN

Travelling a Rocky Road?

by Jan Sadler of PainSupport.co.uk