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'
October 2019

Opioids and chronic pain

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by Niccole Caan, KVII Wednesday, October 9th 2019 Opioids and chronic pain (Source: KVII Photo) NOTE: To view photos or videos go to the link listed below. AMARILLO (KVII) — The federal government declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency in 2017. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 70,000 people died in…

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October 2019

11 Tips for Living With Chronic Pain

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1. Learn deep breathing or meditation to help you relax. Deep breathing and meditation are techniques that help your body relax, which may ease pain. Tension and tightness seep from muscles as they receive a quiet message to relax. Although there are many ways to meditate, the soothing power of repetition is at the heart…

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October 2019

Pain Management: Maintaining Intimacy

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Chronic pain can lead to sexual problems. When you are in pain, the last thing you probably want to do is be intimate with your partner. But it is important to remain close to your loved one. A healthy, intimate relationship can positively affect all aspects of your life. Many people living with pain often…

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March 2018
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Pain Management: Maintaining Intimacy Chronic pain can lead to sexual problems. When you are in pain, the last thing you probably want to do is be intimate with your partner. But it is important to remain close to your loved one. A healthy, intimate relationship can positively affect all aspects of your life. Many people…

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October 2019

U.S. urges shared decisions with pain patients taking opioids Associated Press

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CARLA K. JOHNSON, Associated Press October 10, 2019 Opioids Prescribing FILE – This Aug. 29, 2018, file photo shows an arrangement of prescription oxycodone pills in New York. U.S. health officials are again warning doctors against abandoning chronic pain patients by abruptly stopping their opioid prescriptions. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services instead…

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