Tuesday-Newsday #59

It’s time for Tuesday-Newsday! The featured blog post this week is, “Renewal in a Life of Chronic Pain: Truisms to Live By” by Sue Falkner-Wood.

Let Me Know: If you’d like me to watch for articles on your pain condition, just drop me a note in the comments section below.

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

Why Some Pain Relievers Cause Intense Itching

Studies Reveal Why Some Painkillers Lose Their Effectiveness

No Link Seen Between NSAIDs and Enlarged Prostate

Rare Birth Defects Linked to Prenatal NSAID Use

FDA Approves EMG-Guided Injection System

Painkiller Research Moving at a Snail’s Pace — Literally

*PATIENT NEWS

Teen dies after 'routine' wisdom tooth surgery: Expert warns those with ‘serious medical conditions’ need to talk to their doctor before having dental anesthesia

Doctors call for end to 45 common medical tests & procedures 

(Note from me: Patients aren’t averages! Just look at the difference in my age to the recommended age for Osteoporosis testing. I think this issue is a very big deal. Remember all the concern over what age woman should be able to get a mammogram?)

*LUPUS

Lupus Sufferers Often Downplay Symptoms

Lupus Research Institute Went to Capitol Hill, Advocating for Professional Training on Lupus

New Lupus Genes Identified

TV show The Revolution talks about Lupus with Toni Braxton and Christine Miserandino of ButYouDontLookSick.com

Nick Cannon has begun a video series on dealing with his new diagnosis of Lupus; visit his website HERE

*OSTEOARTHRITIS

Antidepressant Proves Effective in Alleviating Osteoarthritis Pain

Protelos, an osteoporosis drug could slow down osteoarthritis

Statins Slowed Progression of Arthritis

FDA Panel to Weigh Second Chance for New Class of Painkillers: Trials halted in 2010 after some taking the drugs may have overworked damaged knees

Shooting pain? Don't consider a replacement too quickly

Study Finds No Added Cancer Risk From Hip Replacement Materials: But researchers said longer term studies are needed

Hip “Hip” Hooray! Surgery Cuts Pain & Recovery Time and read the Research Summary

How the weather can affect joint pain, and what to do about it

*LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN

Renewal in a Life of Chronic Pain: Truisms to Live By  

by Sue Falkner-Wood