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

TAKE OUR SURVEY ABOUT CHRONIC PAIN

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September 15, 2019 U.S. Pain Foundation U.S. Pain Foundation has partnered with Health Union — which offers health-focused online communities and news content — to conduct a survey, “Chronic Pain In America 2019.” The goal? To get a better understanding of how people with chronic health conditions experience pain, how they navigate the health care…

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October 2019

CDC Guidelines

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If you’re a chronic pain patient in California and are on opioid pain meds, you know the drill you go to your doctor’s appointment and every year you have to sign a pain contract saying you take your meds as prescribed and not doctor shop or sell your meds you also agree to a urine…

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October 2019

Opioid Breathalyzer Test Developed

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October 04, 2019 By Pat Anson, PNN Editor Chronic pain patients have grown accustomed having their urine — and sometimes their blood and hair – analyzed for opioids and other drugs. Someday soon they could be taking opioid breathalyzer tests. In a small pilot study, researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed and…

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October 2019

What Are the Options for Treating Pain?

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What Are the Options for Treating Pain?2019-09-29 14:00pm Pain is the main reason Americans access the health care system, according to the National Institutes of Health. Pharmacists, as the most accessible health care providers, should know about and recommend the most effective pain management. Opioids are often prescribers’ go-to for pain management. Originally extracted from…

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