Author: Kreisler

I'm a Certified Chronic Pain Support Group Leader with U.S Pain Foundation, a Certified Caregiving Consultant in which I assist caregivers or persons with disabilities locate where to go, who to talk to or how to organize all the paperwork Involved. Along with four other caregivers we have published four books, "365 Caregiving Tips Practical Tips for Everyday Caregivers", with two available in Spanish. I am also a trifecta caregiver, I cared for my mom part time (heart disease and strokes), co-care for my brother in-law, Robert (epilepsy, mobility issues), he also lives with us, finally for myself (severe chronic low back pain) for 28 yrs. I host my own blog site, iCareTalk.net and am involved with many other sites and blogs. I have been a guest on radio shows and have moderated numerous internet shows. I am 56 yr. old, happily married (22 yrs), with two amazing daughters and an awesome son, a black labs and a large (8" dia.) turtle. I enjoy Meditation, Yoga, Photography, Art. My family (including my pets) are my past time. Namaste'
November 2019

How opioid rules impact chronic pain patients

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Some chronic pain patient said new opioid laws are impacting access to medication they need. Author: Anusha Roy Published/UPDATED: 10:07 PM MST November 6, 2019 DENVER — In our ongoing coverage of the opioid crisis, a Next with Kyle Clark viewer pointed out a perspective that he felt deserved some attention: the impact changing opioid…

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November 2019

4 Reasons Why Your Physician is Withholding Pain Medication

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Millions of people are being affected (or will be affected) by the opioid epidemic which is targeting both illicit street drugs and prescription medication. For many chronic pain patients with underlying conditions (like fibromyalgia, pancreatitis, lower back pain, RSD etc.) the words “opioid crisis” take on new meaning. For this group, it can feel like…

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November 2019

How This “Opioid” Crackdown is Affecting Patients

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Millions of people are being affected (or will be affected) by the opioid epidemic which is targeting both illicit street drugs and prescription medication. Pain patients are being caught in the crossfire between health providers, policy-makers, and drug abusers. As a result, the pain medication that many patients have come to rely on is being…

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November 2019

Why Your Physician is Withholding Pain Medication

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by Grace McClure2018-07-09 More than 1 in 3 people in the US have chronic or severe pain and have been prescribed prescription pain medication. For many people with chronic pain, taking prescribed pain medication is a necessity for daily living. So what happens when this pain medicine becomes limited or taken away all together? Can a…

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