Controlling the Uncontrollable
I know the title of this post is misleading. Things are rightly called “uncontrollable” simply because they cannot be controlled. We all have things like…
Me: I’m the Patient in Patient-Centered Care
Let me begin by acknowledging that I am writing this in response to a recent and frustrating medical encounter. Let me also acknowledge that, for…
Great gift ideas for a chronic pain sufferer
With the holidays approaching, many of you have started shopping for your friends and loved ones. Coming up with gift ideas for a chronic pain…
Videos For Pain Sufferers: 5 Great Ones to Watch
Finding videos for pain sufferers that both inspire and inform can be daunting and time-consuming. How do you know if you’ve found a reputable source?…
Partners in Healing
Not long ago, I received a phone call from a new doctor who came to me on referral. My husband often jokes that, for my…
Managing Medication: The Practical Advice You Need to Know
If you deal with chronic pain, you probably deal with medication. You know it’s important to understand your prescription drugs and remember to take them. What…
Spotlight on 3 Valuable Pain Awareness Groups
Since September is Pain Awareness Month, we’re highlighting three more important pain awareness organizations: U.S. Pain Foundation, For Grace, and the group that started Pain…
Managing the Fear of Prescription Drug Addiction
Doctors prescribe more painkillers today than they ever have – with primary care providers accounting for about half of opioid pain relievers dispensed, according to…
Puppy in the Puddle
A few days ago it was very hot here in Tampa, very early in the day. For those of you who are familiar with Tampa’s…
Winning the Lottery
Years ago our family of four had piled into the minivan and was heading home from a great vacation in the Florida Keys. We had…