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Friday, October 30, 2015

Tips On Pain Management

Do you want relief from consistent, aggravating, searing pain?

Pain is indicative of something wrong.  The most common complaint is back pain. More than 200 million Americans suffer back pain according to statistics. Back pain can be caused by a number of things. Lower back pain can be caused by years of improper body mechanics such as heavy lifting without the correct body posture, and equipment, such as a back brace. Back pain can also be caused by obesity, slipped disc, sciatica, injuries, trauma and disease to name a few. When pain is chronic it is difficult to achieve simple daily activities and mobility. whether it is mild or severe. Pain is measured on a scale of 1-10. A pain level of five to six is considered tolerable. After level six, pain is usually considered intolerable.
Do not wait until pain becomes intense before taking pain medication. pain is better controlled if pain medication is taken before the onset of pain. Other measures to relieve back pain include, aligning the back with stretch exercises. While some pain medications do not have the same effect on some people, some pain medications  will reduce or eliminate pain for some, while others may not have any effect at all. 
A doctor that specializes in pain management is the first step toward diagnosis, treatment and pain medication regimen that will work best for you to help control pain. Wen you are aware of the cause, effect, only then can you take action to eliminate the cause, When you are aware of the cause, you can move to acceptance. In turn acceptance moves you to act. This is a step toward a better quality of life, pain free.


Sunday, August 16, 2015

The Caregiver's Toolbox: Checklists, Forms, Resources, Mobile Apps, and Straight Talk to Help You Provide Compassionate Care: Carolyn P. Hartley, Peter Wong: 9781493008025: Amazon.com: Books


Millions of Americans are or will be amateur caregivers for ill spouses, parents, or friends. Caregivers today, more than ever, use technology to help manage schedules, medication routines and pharmacy reminders, legal and financial affairs, as well as travel and expenses. Yet recent insurance options and health care’s emerging digital world make for an overwhelming, complex process. If you are one of the 64 million current caregivers, could you access your parents’ critical documents in an emergency, using their user IDs and passwords? Do you know how often your parents or parents-in-law are taking medications, how often your loved one goes to the doctor, and how to be involved in medical and life decisions? Statistics show 85 percent of caregivers are not trained in caregiver, so many people are likely winging it, picking up pieces of information here and advice there.

The Caregiver's Toolbox: Checklists, Forms, Resources, Mobile Apps, and Straight Talk to Help You Provide Compassionate Care: Carolyn P. Hartley, Peter Wong: 9781493008025: Amazon.com: Books: