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Thinking about a cure for pain, again

Trevor Klee’s Newsletter • 597 implied HN points • 25 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Pain management Medical Science Chronic Pain Diabetes Mental health
  1. Pain is a fundamental part of being human and signals when something is wrong, yet we still don't fully understand how it works or how to treat it effectively.
  2. Diabetes can cause specific types of nerve pain that result from damage to the nerves, often making it hard for those affected to find relief.
  3. Researchers might need to focus on targeting pain at the nerve level to find better solutions, potentially using advanced methods like gene therapy.

The constant pain that dominated my pre-menopause life

The Shift With Sam Baker • 1198 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Women's Health Chronic Pain Menopause Medical Advocacy
  1. Naga Munchetty bravely shared her adenomyosis diagnosis, shedding light on a condition often overlooked.
  2. Adenomyosis causes excruciating pain and heavy periods, often dismissed as 'just one of those things' by healthcare providers.
  3. Many women suffer in silence with adenomyosis, but speaking up, seeking help, and advocating for proper treatment is crucial.

The Hidden Link Between Seed Oils and America's Fentanyl Crisis

Who is Robert Malone • 25 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Chronic Pain Public Health Dietary Guidelines Lifestyle changes
  1. Seed oils, like soybean and sunflower oil, may lead to inflammation and worsening chronic pain because they are high in omega-6 fatty acids.
  2. Eating a lot of seed oils can create an imbalance with omega-3 fatty acids, which is important for keeping inflammation in check.
  3. Shifting towards whole, minimally processed foods and healthier fats could help reduce pain and dependence on painkillers like opioids.

Duff Love

Ladyparts • 399 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Pain Self-care Gratitude Stoicism
  1. Karen Duffy finds strength, comfort, gratitude, and love in the wisdom of the Stoics despite battling chronic pain
  2. Karen Duffy, also known as 'Duff', is described as one of the strongest, most resilient, and funny women by the author
  3. For those who grew up in the MTV era, Karen Duffy was considered the cool, it girl and a muse

Category Error (1, introduction) Logical Fallacy underlies the Medical Mismanagement of Chronic Pain

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 98 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Pain Pain management
  1. The medical mismanagement of chronic pain is underlined by a logical fallacy.
  2. Financial and power motives contribute to this mismanagement.
  3. Errors in perception, behavior, and lack of self-correction are persistent in the medical approach to chronic pain.
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Story Thirteen

Stories From The Rail • 139 implied HN points • 30 Jan 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Pain Etiquette Independence Community
  1. The author discusses the physical toll of their lifestyle on their body, highlighting struggles with back pain and mobility issues.
  2. The author shares the experience of using a rollator for improved mobility and the newfound sense of freedom and independence it brings.
  3. Navigating the world with a visible disability, the author reflects on interactions, etiquette, and finding a community among those with visible disabilities.