Thursday, April 16, 2009

Breaking the Grip of Breakthrough Pain

CHRONIC PAIN NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Thursday, April 16, 2009

In This Issue:
> Birth Control Pill Linked to Lupus Risk
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> Depression Hurts More Than Just Your Mind
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhX40ET
> 'Would Rather Suffer Pain and Keep My Mind'
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhX50EU
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Breaking the Grip
of Breakthrough Pain
If you suffer from chronic pain, sharp spikes of breakthrough pain can be a problem.
But there is hope for pain relief.
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhX60EV
Also See:
> Getting Cancer Pain Under Control
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhX70EW
> Fearing Cancer Pain's Return
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhX80EX
> Fight Fractures at the Dinner Table
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhYA0Eh

HEALTH NEWS & FEATURES

Birth Control Pill Linked to Lupus Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhX30ES
A new study suggests that birth control pills -- especially higher-dose versions -- may increase the risk of lupus in some women.
Also See:
> New Drug in the Works for Pancreatic Cancer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhYB0Ei
> FDA OKs New Kidney Cancer Drug
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhYC0Ej

Depression Hurts More Than Just Your Mind
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhX40ET
Depression wrecks your emotions, but it also can do a number on your body, causing headaches, sore joints, and back pain.
Also See:
> Chronic Pain Keeping You Awake?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhYD0Ek
> 4 Ways to Manage Pain and Depression
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhYE0El

More From WebMD:
> Question: Does Joint Pain Equal Joint Damage?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhYF0Em
> 7 Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhYG0En

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

'Would Rather Suffer Pain and Keep My Mind'
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhX50EU
This member has been taking OxyContin daily for about 6 months and feels like his overall thought processes have slowed to a crawl.

Read more discussions on the Pain Management message board.
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6mb0Nec4j0Fy0BhYH0Eo

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WEBMD SHORTCUTS

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