Tag: pain management
Suck It Up, Buttercup: My Real-Life Battle with Chronic Pain
For over 25 years, I’ve faced the harsh reality of living with chronic pain. From failed treatments and grueling withdrawals to small victories and hard-won wisdom, this is my raw, unfiltered journey—told honestly, with a dose of humor and a lot of grit. For more than 25 years, I’ve lived with chronic pain caused by…
The Flawed Response to the Opioid Crisis: A Lesson from History
Our nation’s response to the opioid crisis has been fueled more by fear and politics than compassion and facts. Instead of learning from past failures, we’re repeating them—causing even more suffering for chronic pain patients and those truly in need. It’s time to look back, recognize the mistakes, and demand a better way forward….
The Flawed Response to the Opioid Crisis: A Lesson from History
The U.S. response to the opioid crisis is dangerously off track. While illicit fentanyl fuels a growing number of overdose deaths, lawmakers have focused their efforts on restricting prescription opioids—punishing pain patients and doctors in the process. This post explores how fear-based policies and historical health scares, like the Bendectin panic and the swine flu…
