Chad D. Kollas, MD (he/him/his) Los Angeles Times Thanks for flagging, Chad D. Kollas, MD (he/him/his). As you have said, reductions in opioid prescribing have not led to reductions in drug-related mortality. Data from CDC, cited in the AMA report: tinyurl.com/32wc3jh2

“Many #chronicillnesses are accompanied by an all-encompassing #fatigue and sadly, there’s not one ritual for #restoration that will fully take away that level of exhaustion": buff.ly/3LuTJcJ #ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue

Dementia is both challenging and heartbreaking. Sometimes it can help to take a moment to stop and look for the beauty around us in the here and now. While it won't make it all go away, it really can provide some needed refreshment for both our loved one and for us.

Another person (w/ cancer) who can’t get pain meds, and so went on SSI / SSDI. Many pain patients are just like this; we WANT to work. We simply need effective meds (opioids). OUR HOPE for our careers is cut short because gov won’t give us a pill, patch!! apple.news/AEA6dSUB2SmWE_…

How biased medical experts are destroying doctors' lives and careers in the opioid crisis kevinmd.com/2024/09/how-bi…

Besides #IBS, many of us with #Fibromyalgia also battle #GERD—where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.😵‍💫 It's a tough fight, worsened by hormonal shifts. Treatments range from dietary changes to meds or surgery. Yet another layer to our complex #chronicillness journey.🙄

Yup, the damned-if-you-do and damned-if-you-don’t dilemma of the chronically ill. A lot of this narrative is driven by health and liability insurance companies and their lawyers.

Who cares for your loved one if something happens to you? Create a back-up plan for your loved one's care before it is needed. Find social services available in your area, put your loved one on waiting lists, keep all info updated. #makeaplan #caregiving

The DPF rally at Brandeis calls into question Dr. Kolodny's role in the opioid epidemic | The Justice thejustice.org/article/2023/1…

Watching how dementia changes a loved one can bring up so many different emotions, sometimes all at the same time. Remembering to lean into compassion for both ourselves and our loved one in the midst of it all can help ease the hard (and heartbreaking) places.

Don't let the care facility treat care conferences as just another box to check. Participate and talk to everyone involved in your loved one's care and address any issues. Follow up after the meeting to be sure everything was addressed. #caregiving #carefacility #advocacy

#chronicpain nationalpaincouncil has come up with what I consider to be a very good finding: chronic pain is really inflammatory disease pain,fibro the big example. To prove this ck your temperature every single day at the same time make a graph give to doc

Sometimes it can be challenging to tease apart the person we still dearly love from the dementia they are living with. One thing that might help restore a bridge of connection with our loved one is to share favorite memories with them.

When you need to see a doctor and the wait is really long, ask if you can be put on the cancellation list. #scheduling

As best you can in each moment, try to bear in mind that we are stronger together.

It is self-care awareness month, which is a good reminder to think about it if you don’t normally. Remember that self-care is important all year long. #selfcare

PAIN PEEPS The AMA is holding an online seminar tomorrow, you can register and get sent a link to the recording to view later if you cannot attend. Should be very interesting. ama-assn.org/member-benefit…

K my #pain peeps…Granted not about #chronicpain but why not discuss something positive 😊 I would love to get either one of these cards during the holidays! Which is your fave? 🤞 they pick both! Please keep us posted! 🎄 🎅

A healthy and positive view of aging can add seven years to your life! Whether you are 35 years old or 70 years old, it’s the right time to stay active and take care of your brain. #healthyaging