Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Chronic alcohol consumption may make people more sensitive to pain through two different molecular mechanisms—one driven by alcohol intake and one by alcohol withdrawal. That is one new conclusion by scientists at Scripps Research on the complex links between alcohol and pain. The research, published in the British Journal of Pharmacology…

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Neurology > Pain Management — Nearly 7% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today April 13, 2023 Chronic pain continued to affect more than one in five U.S. adults, new CDC survey data showed. During 2021, an estimated 51.6 million adults (20.9%) had chronic pain lasting…

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Chronic pain is a hell for an individual. There are many types of chronic pain that are defined according to their location on the body. There are other types of chronic pain like fibromyalgia that makes the person experience widespread musculoskeletal pain along with mood issues, fatigueness and sleep memory. Chiropractic care has eventually become…

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Military veterans across the country are scrambling after more than a dozen clinics that had been providing them with free ketamine treatments for severe depression, chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder suddenly closed.Patients and employees of the Ketamine Wellness Centers, or KWC, said they were blindsided when the company, one of the nation’s largest operators…

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Indianapolis, IN, March 22, 2023 –(PR.com)– Barbara A. Myricks-Gomillia, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who retired after working thirty-four years for the United States Postal Service, has completed her new book, “Stay Under the Rock: Covering for Your Chronic Pain”: a collection of profound devotionals and reflections to help carry readers through their ongoing physical,…

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Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain. “A lot of them are straight-up insulting,” said the 40-year-old, who lives in Dallas. “They say things like ‘We don’t treat drug addicts.’” Layman has tried a host…

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    Olivia Williams is a medical writer with a passion for both photography and pets. With a background in medicine and a keen eye for detail, Jane has a unique perspective on health and wellness that she brings to her writing. Whether she's crafting informative articles for medical journals or capturing stunning images of animals, Jane's work is always thoughtful and engaging. In her free time, you can find her cuddling with her furry friends or snapping photos of nature's beauty.