Tuesday-Newsday #138

[NOTE: Next week there will be no new Tuesday-Newsday post - I will be away from my computer to visit my newborn niece!]


Time for Tuesday-Newsday! The Featured Blog Posts this week are “Throw the Migraine Advocate off the Plane?”, “AWAP Wednesday: How do I deal with anger at my chronic illness?”, and “Recovering Your Hope.” 

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. As is the case with any health info, ALWAYS get your doctor's opinion first!

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*CHRONIC PAIN NEWS

Pain in Adults Worse Due to Poor Sleep

The National Pain Foundation Returns with Refocused Mission to Transform Pain Management on a Global Scale

Senators Warn About Zohydro as Painkiller Nears Launch

Making Acupuncture Even Safer: Researchers recommend improving needle quality

Sedation Before Nerve Block Increases Risks, Not Pain Relief

Fear of drug abuse, addiction may hurt Indiana pain patients

For Mice, and Maybe Men, Pain Is Gone in a Flash

Harnessing the Herpes Virus To Precisely Target Pain

Stanford Coordinated Care: A team approach to taming chronic illness

New Online Community Addresses the Challenges Associated with Chronic Pain

National Pain Foundation Asks Chronic Pain Patients to Take Part in Survey

*MEDICATION NEWS

Generic drug makers fight rule on health risk warnings: The proposed FDA regulation would close a legal loophole and allow patients to sue

FDA Chief Set to Visit India Amidst Heated Drug Patent Debate, Drug Safety Concerns

Drug Quality Concerns of Overseas Companies Spur New U.S. FDA Oversight Effort

Alabama Senate panel aprroves marijuana oil bill: Medical necessity could be used as defense by those facing prosecution

Medical middle ground between marijuana and pain pills

How to Properly Store Your Meds: These smart storage tips keep drugs safe and effective

*MILITARY VETERANS

Innovative surgery leaves retired soldier pain free, no need for pain pills

Soldiers Face Long-Term, Not Just Acute, Health Harm From IED Blasts: IOM Report

Veterans Affairs urged to set up database to measure long-term health effects of bomb blasts

Veterans with traumatic brain injuries, combat-related challenges (including pain)

USF team investigates eye-movement therapy for PTSD

Studies show yoga can alleviate stress, improve flexibility and boost sex life (and reduce pain)

Rescued Pit Bull Saves Veteran From Depression & Chronic Pain

*MIGRAINE

Vitamin D: No Help for Migraine

Blood Pressure Drug Candesartan Helps Prevent Migraine, According to New Research

Drug-free migraine treatment Cefaly®: Over Half of Migraine Patients Approve of Neurostimulator

New relief for migraine pain: Small incisions around the face and scalp release tension on nerves that cause migraines

Surgery Brings Relief for Chronic Migraines for One Patient

FDA Declines Approval of Versafilm Migraine Treatment

Longtime Sufferers of Cluster Headaches Find Relief in Psychedelics

A Breakthrough for Chronic Headache: Electrical peripheral nerve stimulation therapy

FDA Approves First Device to Treat Migraine Pain: Cerena Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator

Portable magnetic stimulation device 'effective' against migraines, now approved on NHS

Migraineurs Carry Twofold Risk for Depression

Migraine With Aura Associated With Incomplete Circle of Willis

Information as Important as Medication in Reducing Migraine Pain

They don't give you a headache - but 'silent migraines' can be even more shattering

Does Chewing Gum Make Migraine Headaches Worse For Teens?

How Wagner's operas held secrets of his disabling migraines and headaches

Chronic Migraine in America - results of a landmark study by Migraine.com

Wine-ding down your migraine

Woman Who Survived 4-Year Migraine To Share Photographic Journey

*FEATURED BLOG POSTS

Throw the Migraine Advocate off the Plane? 

by Ellen at Migraine.com

(Note: What happens when you are traveling with a carry-on bag of medical supplies you may need during your flight - but an airline employee says you can’t keep it with you? This is a must read piece.)

AWAP Wednesday: How do I deal with anger at my chronic illness?

by Jenni Prokopy, edtrix of Chronic Babe

Recovering your hope

by Dr. Laurie at Creaky Joints