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Myths vs Reality
Even though medical cannabis can be an effective treatment option for people with pain, its use has long been...
Commonly Used Terms
Cannabis is a species of plant that makes a substance full of compounds called cannabinoids. These compounds can...
GIVING ‘NATURE’S NURSE’ A HELPING HAND: WHEN POOR SLEEP AND NEUROPATHIC PAIN BECOME A VICIOUS CYCLE, HERE ARE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE
By Mark Odlum Throughout the day, our bodies generate lots of waste. When we sleep, our lymphatic system helps drain...
FROM ELECTRIC EELS TO WEARABLE DEVICES: HOW ELECTRICAL STIMULATION CAN HELP TREAT NEUROPATHIC PAIN
By Jill Waldbieser How far will people go to stop nerve pain? Well, there’s documented evidence that ancient Romans...
5 TIPS FOR SELF-MANAGEMENT OF NEUROPATHIC PAIN: TRIED AND TRUE METHODS FROM SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS
By Rebecca McKinsey Self-management is perhaps the most accessible, most affordable, and lowest-risk form of treatment...
A COMPLEX EQUATION: TREATING NEUROPATHIC PAIN OFTEN INVOLVES A HOST OF SPECIALISTS
By Rebecca McKinsey Because of the complex nature of neuropathic pain, and its many causes, a wide variety of...
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT SPECIALISTS TO TREAT YOUR NEUROPATHIC PAIN
By Rebecca McKinsey The treatment of neuropathic pain is not one-size-fits-all, and knowing where to start can be...
INITIALLY A BATTLEFIELD ANESTHETIC, KETAMINE IS A BURGEONING TREATMENT FOR NEUROPATHIC PAIN
By Kirsten Ballard “Horse tranquilizer,” “Special K,” and other misnomers. For much of its known existence, ketamine...
NAVIGATING THE CLASSES OF MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT NEUROPATHIC PAIN: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
By Ashley Hattle People living with neuropathic pain face an uphill battle in their efforts to achieve symptom relief,...
NEUROPATHIC PAIN GLOSSARY
THE FOUR MAIN CAUSES OF NEUROPATHIC PAIN Disease: Many diseases can cause neuropathic pain, but 30% of cases are due...
NEW 988 LIFELINE A VALUABLE TOOL FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS
By Rebecca McKinsey People dealing with mental health crises who are looking for a supportive ear and effective help...