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'
March 2018

What I Told the DEA

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(The Drug Enforcement Administration is taking comments on its Proposed Aggregate Production Quotas for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances. One of our contributors, Jeff Edney filed his comments on Saturday September 21st here.) A DEA document states: “As a result of considering the extent of diversion, DEA notes that the quantity of FDA-approved drug products…

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September 2019

Justice Department reveals its number-crunching methods to catch opioid over-prescribers

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By Jessica Schneider, CNN Updated at 1:50 PM ET, Tue September 24, 2019 People are paying doctors cash for opioid prescriptions (To watch videos go to original link below). Washington (CNN) — The Justice Department on Tuesday announced 11 more physicians have been charged for over-prescribing opioids through “pill mill” clinics, resulting in the distribution…

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September 2019

When you live in a constant state of pain.

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Chronic pain is the most complex and difficult feeling to describe. It is my constant feeling. It is the same as asking someone to describe how breathing and blinking feels. It is less of a feeling, it is more of a state of existing. Every time I go to the doctor or emergency room, they…

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September 2019

Is the DEA Branching Out Into Regulating Medicine?

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September 23, 2019 10:22AM By Jeffrey A. Singer The Drug Enforcement Administration, having virtually eliminated the diversion of prescription pain relievers into the underground market for nonmedical users, appears to be setting its sights on regulating the medical management of pain, a mission not suited for law enforcement. Acting under the authority of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention…

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