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'
August 2019

Letter: Prescriptions aren’t the problem

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BILL MURPHY Edward J. Roy Dr. Manchester Aug 29, 2019 Updated Aug 29, 2019 Prescriptions aren’t the problem To the Editor: Doctors “over-prescribing” opioids did not cause our “drug crisis.” In New Hampshire, over 93 percent of the 470 drug overdose deaths in 2018 were caused by illicit drugs: fentanyl, heroin, meth, etc., not prescription…

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March 2018

Government crackdown on prescription opioids leaving chronic sufferers in a world of pain

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7.30 By Madeleine Morris                                                        Updated Mon at 12:25 am PHOTO: Opioids are used in painkillers such as codeine, oxycontin and fentanyl, among others. (AP: Jessica Hill) Patients using painkillers and doctors prescribing them have been put on notice by the Federal Government, as it tries to head off a US-style opioid epidemic. Key points: A government crackdown on prescription…

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