Tuesday-Newsday #201

NOTE: I’m late in posting once again, sorry about that. I had no idea how hard this accessible bathroom remodel was going to be! The details are wearing me out. It’s another abbreviated blog, but I’m just so happy I’m able to get something up this week. I’ll keep trying to get back on schedule.

Time for Tuesday-Newsday! The Featured Blog Posts this week are all about keeping your life in balance.

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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*MEDICATION NEWS

How the War on Drugs Is Hurting Chronic Pain Patients

Opioid Overdoses Occur Even at Low Doses, New Study Finds

Chiropractors Weigh In On Opioid Use

opinion: The Voice of the Chronic Pain Patient Is Not Being Heard

Non-medical switch of anti-TNF agents may result in increased side effects, lack of efficacy

Nature’s deadliest venoms are saving lives, treating chronic pain

“Pillpacks” Help Patients With Multiple Medications Keep On Top of Their Rx Without Cumbersome Pillboxes

*CHRONIC PAIN NEWS

Many Pain Patients Don't Tell Their Doctors About Using Alternative Therapies

BYU study scans pain patients using Calmare device; patients still needed for study

Major Depressive Disorder Indicated With 54% Chronic Pain Patients in Study; Researchers seeking patients to test online depression program

Food for Thought: Diet Plays Significant Role in Pain Relief

Texting may help relieve physical pain

Adult Coloring for Chronic Pain or Illness

Kinesiophobia: How to Stop the Fear of Movement

Muscle Strength Fades After Just Two Weeks of Inactivity

*INSURANCE

Chronic Pain Patients Face Insurance Challenges

Obamacare exchanges have 1/3 fewer doctors available than an average private health insurance network; For cancer specialists, it is even lower at 42%

What to Do When Your Doctor Leaves Your Health Plan

When Failure Isn't an Option: JRA patient uses social media to fight a denied insurance claim and won 

Arthritis Foundation Helps Achieve a Big Victory in One Boy’s Fight Against Arthritis

*SERVICE ANIMALS

Jail time now possible if you have a fake service animal

Service animals allow those with disabilities to live life more fully

8 Types Of Service Dogs We Should Be Grateful For

*FEATURED BLOG POSTS

Even if a Featured Blog Post is written specifically with emphasis on one chronic pain condition, it may still have information and ideas which can help people with any type of chronic pain/illness. I always select posts which I think can provide help for the widest audience.

When To Say No: Five Questions To Help You Set Boundaries

by Jesssica Gimeno at FashionablyIll

Looking After Yourself Isn’t Selfish

by Julie Holliday

How to get the balance right... 
by Jan Sadler of PainSupportUK