Comments for addiction-free.com http://www.addiction-free.com/blog Chronic Pain Solutions Wed, 22 May 2013 02:48:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Dr. Grinstead Encourages Your Participation As Crucial In Order To Challenge The unjustifiable War on Pain Management by Richard Dobson http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/your-participation-is-crucial-in-order-to-challenge-the-war-on-pain-management/#comment-283015 Richard Dobson Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:50:20 +0000 http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/your-participation-is-crucial-in-order-to-challenge-the-war-on-pain-management/#comment-283015 More need to speak out. However, the innocent pain patients and their doctors are NOT collateral damage as you call it. They are the primary target. In this war the goal of the DEA and state regulators is to destroy all users, even the hostages who have innocently contracted an incurable disease. So don't sugar coat this war. it is destructive of lives and the heart and soul of the doctor patient relationship: Trust! Because of this war, pain patients seeking treatment must first be distrusted by their doctor, who must PRESUME that the patient is a drug seeker until proven otherwise. And, at least in the doctor's subconscious or unconscious being, there is an unspoken "quota" of "drug seekers" that must be turned away in order to "prove" that the doctor is doing his duty under the rules of engagement. You are so right that more people need to speak out!....but at your own risk! More need to speak out. However, the innocent pain patients and their doctors are NOT collateral damage as you call it. They are the primary target. In this war the goal of the DEA and state regulators is to destroy all users, even the hostages who have innocently contracted an incurable disease. So don’t sugar coat this war. it is destructive of lives and the heart and soul of the doctor patient relationship: Trust! Because of this war, pain patients seeking treatment must first be distrusted by their doctor, who must PRESUME that the patient is a drug seeker until proven otherwise. And, at least in the doctor’s subconscious or unconscious being, there is an unspoken “quota” of “drug seekers” that must be turned away in order to “prove” that the doctor is doing his duty under the rules of engagement.

You are so right that more people need to speak out!….but at your own risk!

]]> Comment on Is Exalgo™ “Safe” for Chronic Pain Management? by e http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/is-exalgo%e2%84%a2-%e2%80%9csafe%e2%80%9d-for-chronic-pain-management/#comment-274578 e Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:11:53 +0000 http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/is-exalgo%e2%84%a2-%e2%80%9csafe%e2%80%9d-for-chronic-pain-management/#comment-274578 You guys who are saying "it's not working anymore" about the methadone - or any other opioids for that matter - means YOUR TOLERANCE is too high! It's not the drug that has changed... If you want that feeling again, and let's be honest here, you know what I'm referring to - then you have to lower your dose and lower your tolerance, and then go back up. You'll never get the full feeling back, anyway. Welcome to being dependent on a drug! Now, addiction and dependence are two totally different things - and I'm not going to say anyone here is an addict...That's for you to figure out on your own in your own time... But reading all these responses, it is pretty clear to see the dependency on opiates. Really sad. I know how it is. My doc started me on prescriptions when I was just 19 and I didn't even know what I was taking other than I knew it made me feel normal. And now, a decade down the line, I am clean from illicit drugs but none the happier...Getting clean isn't all it's cracked up to be, but you can't go back to using. So You guys who are saying “it’s not working anymore” about the methadone - or any other opioids for that matter - means YOUR TOLERANCE is too high! It’s not the drug that has changed…
If you want that feeling again, and let’s be honest here, you know what I’m referring to - then you have to lower your dose and lower your tolerance, and then go back up. You’ll never get the full feeling back, anyway. Welcome to being dependent on a drug! Now, addiction and dependence are two totally different things - and I’m not going to say anyone here is an addict…That’s for you to figure out on your own in your own time… But reading all these responses, it is pretty clear to see the dependency on opiates.

Really sad. I know how it is. My doc started me on prescriptions when I was just 19 and I didn’t even know what I was taking other than I knew it made me feel normal. And now, a decade down the line, I am clean from illicit drugs but none the happier…Getting clean isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, but you can’t go back to using. So

]]> Comment on Chronic Pain Management and the Hyperalgesia Effect by Michael Holohan http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/chronic-pain-management-and-the-hyperalgesia-effect/#comment-270315 Michael Holohan Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:16:51 +0000 http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/chronic-pain-management-and-the-hyperalgesia-effect/#comment-270315 I am 15 years into chronic/acute back pain. 8 years back had an intrathecal pump installed. After 4 fusions, various injections, rhizotomy, acupuncture, a myriad of medixcations; I finally had some relief. This system still does an excellent job of pain coverage. 60% on good days, 50% on difficult days. Just took a 10% turn-up. Would have liked a little more pain control from the higher dose; we'll see how things progress. I would have no life without this method of therapy. What are my options? I am 15 years into chronic/acute back pain. 8 years back had an intrathecal pump installed.
After 4 fusions, various injections, rhizotomy, acupuncture, a myriad of medixcations; I finally had some relief. This system still does an excellent job of pain coverage. 60% on good days, 50% on difficult days.
Just took a 10% turn-up. Would have liked a little more pain control from the higher dose; we’ll see how things progress.
I would have no life without this method of therapy.
What are my options?

]]> Comment on Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management by Sebrina Fraker http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/hypnosis-for-chronic-pain-management/#comment-266222 Sebrina Fraker Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:56:38 +0000 http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/hypnosis-for-chronic-pain-management/#comment-266222 With the increase of popularity of conversational hypnotherapy, many people are trying to learn this method. As it can be used to help control otherwise uncontrollable children or teens without the use of behavior controlling medications, parents are working to use this as a tool to prevent their children from having to take drugs to control their moods. This, coupled with the fact that there are no negative long term after effects of using conversational hypnotherapy, makes it something highly desired. If you are interested in learning conversational hypnotherapy, you can listen to tracks on the subject, as well as study other forms of hypnotherapy to further improve your skills with this style of hypnosis. With the increase of popularity of conversational hypnotherapy, many people are trying to learn this method. As it can be used to help control otherwise uncontrollable children or teens without the use of behavior controlling medications, parents are working to use this as a tool to prevent their children from having to take drugs to control their moods. This, coupled with the fact that there are no negative long term after effects of using conversational hypnotherapy, makes it something highly desired. If you are interested in learning conversational hypnotherapy, you can listen to tracks on the subject, as well as study other forms of hypnotherapy to further improve your skills with this style of hypnosis.

]]> Comment on Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain Management by SM http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/buprenorphine-for-chronic-pain-management-addiction/#comment-262954 SM Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:35:27 +0000 http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/buprenorphine-for-chronic-pain-management-addiction/#comment-262954 bup has given me the chance to leave with very little pain after being on vicodin 6x/day for my fibro pain. Problem is, my insurance won't pay for it. I have to pay CASH for my meds, and because of a great pharmacist, I get it at a decent price, but it still puts a huge dent in my budget every month. 60 x 8 mg tabs= EXPENSIVE! Please, FDA, approve this for chronic pain. The patches didn't work for me, left me in incredible pain and covered with terrible rashes where the patches were. bup has given me the chance to leave with very little pain after being on vicodin 6x/day for my fibro pain. Problem is, my insurance won’t pay for it. I have to pay CASH for my meds, and because of a great pharmacist, I get it at a decent price, but it still puts a huge dent in my budget every month. 60 x 8 mg tabs= EXPENSIVE!
Please, FDA, approve this for chronic pain. The patches didn’t work for me, left me in incredible pain and covered with terrible rashes where the patches were.

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]]> Comment on The Fibromyalgia Controversy in Chronic Pain Management by treatment for fibromyalgia http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/the-fibromyalgia-controversy-in-chronic-pain-management/#comment-258181 treatment for fibromyalgia Sun, 20 May 2012 21:06:39 +0000 http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/the-fibromyalgia-controversy-in-chronic-pain-management/#comment-258181 Hello there, I found your website by means of Google even as searching for a related matter, your web site came up, it appears great. I've bookmarked to my favourites|added to bookmarks. Hello there, I found your website by means of Google even as searching for a related matter, your web site came up, it appears great. I’ve bookmarked to my favourites|added to bookmarks.

]]> Comment on Is Exalgo™ “Safe” for Chronic Pain Management? by Diane http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/is-exalgo%e2%84%a2-%e2%80%9csafe%e2%80%9d-for-chronic-pain-management/#comment-254544 Diane Thu, 10 May 2012 18:38:43 +0000 http://www.addiction-free.com/blog/is-exalgo%e2%84%a2-%e2%80%9csafe%e2%80%9d-for-chronic-pain-management/#comment-254544 My heart goes out to all who are taking opiates for chronic pain. I used to be on massive quantities for years and finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired. Instead of pain relief, my pain was worse. Instead of being a productive member of society I became more withdrawn and unable to function. I decided enough was enough and quit taking them about 5 years ago. The withdrawals were insanely horrendous. I will never take another opiate again. I broke my knee about 4 months after quitting the pill cycle and refused any opiates. I survived just fine. I'll take pain over being a slave to opiates any day, thanks. By the way, I changed my lifestyle, lost 65 pounds and exercise regularly. My pain is manageable now. I take the occasional aspirin. My injuries are still present and the pain does come around, but I can manage it without opiates. Diet, meditation and exercise are my medication. I feel free and clear and normal. You can, too. My heart goes out to all who are taking opiates for chronic pain. I used to be on massive quantities for years and finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired. Instead of pain relief, my pain was worse. Instead of being a productive member of society I became more withdrawn and unable to function. I decided enough was enough and quit taking them about 5 years ago. The withdrawals were insanely horrendous. I will never take another opiate again. I broke my knee about 4 months after quitting the pill cycle and refused any opiates. I survived just fine. I’ll take pain over being a slave to opiates any day, thanks.

By the way, I changed my lifestyle, lost 65 pounds and exercise regularly. My pain is manageable now. I take the occasional aspirin. My injuries are still present and the pain does come around, but I can manage it without opiates. Diet, meditation and exercise are my medication. I feel free and clear and normal. You can, too.

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