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'
July 2019

Opioid crisis causing shortage of medicine needed for pet surgery

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If this article is factual then something needs to be done. ———————————————————— azFamily.com BY: Briana Whitney 7/9/19, 09:00pm Dr. Brian Serbin of Ingleside Animal Hospital in Phoenix says they use opioids on pets during pre and post-surgery every single day. Source: 3TV/CBS In the past year, Arizona veterinary clinics have been struggling to get pets…

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July 2019

PAIN CARE BILL OF RIGHTS

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Health Day By Nancy Montgomery According to the American Pain Foundation, more than 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, yet it is often undertreated, improperly treated, or not treated at all. The group’s 2006 patient survey found that 60 percent experienced breakthrough pain — brief, severe flare-ups of pain in people who are taking…

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