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Like Millions of Women, I Live With Chronic Pain — and I’ve Had to Learn to Advocate for Myself
After years of having my chronic pain ignored or misdiagnosed, I’m speaking up to increase awareness of implicit biases in healthcare
Telehealth and Pain Management: What You Need to Know
The pandemic has changed the way pain medication is prescribed. But will it last?
Botox and Migraine: What You Need to Know
If you have chronic migraine disease, Botox might be able help alleviate your symptoms
Osteoporosis and Fractures: What You Should Know
Learn about prevention, screening diagnosis and treatment
Can Acupuncture Help?
Acupuncture has become more mainstream over the past decade, but it still seems a bit mysterious. We took a look into this ancient practice.
Gynecological Procedures Can Be a Real Pain
Why aren’t women who are undergoing painful GYN procedures routinely offered pain management?
Breast Surgery and Opioids: What You Need to Know
Finding the right pain management solution after breast surgery
Why You Need to Advocate for Yourself and Create a Pain Management Treatment Plan Before Surgery
You may be taking opioids unnecessarily. A conversation with your doctors on your pain management options can help.
Want to Manage Postsurgical Pain Without Opioids? There Are Other Options.
How to work with your OB-GYN to make a pain management plan for a better recovery after surgery
Fast Facts: Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management After Common Surgeries for Women
Learn what to consider when it comes to pain management options
I Recovered From Surgery on My Own Terms
I struggled with side effects from opioids after my first C-section, so I chose to do things differently the second time around
There Are Alternatives to Opioids for Pain After Surgery
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