by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Sep 30, 2014 | Coping Techniques, Daily Living |
I find this topic of conversation comes up a lot, especially for those who live with pain. Sleep. Will I find a comfortable position? Will I fall asleep tonight? Will I be able to sleep in my bed or will I resort to the sofa or recliner? Will I stay asleep? Will I...
by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Sep 12, 2014 | Pain Policy |
I had an interesting conversation the other day with a journalist. No kidding! I spent about 30 minutes on the phone discussing the recent upscheduling of hydrocodone-containing combination products (HCCP). Here are some of the most common of the 65 brand names and...
by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Aug 12, 2014 | Devices, Treatment Options |
A few weeks back, I was talking with a friend who lives with pain. What she told me I had heard before yet it continues to stay on my mind. Her physician prescribed a TENS unit as another way to treat her back pain. She was given a prescription and was told to take it...
by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Aug 10, 2014 | Daily Living |
I remember when I was in grammar school, being asked to write about how I spent my summer vacation. As an adult, I have been remiss and did not plan summer vacations on a regular basis, if at all. This year was different. This year, I took a long overdue trip back to...
by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Jun 23, 2014 | Daily Living, Relationships |
While attending a public event recently, I found myself drawn to a particular display booth of an organization that helps others who have experienced the violence of abuse. As I browsed through their brochures, tip sheets and other “giveaways”, I began to think about...
