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https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2026/4/9/co-prescribing-of-opioids-and-gabapentinoids-grows-despite-warnings
Co-Prescribing of Opioids and Gabapentinoids Grows Despite Warnings — Pain News Network
Apr 9, 2026 - By Pat Anson In 2019, the FDA warned that serious breathing problems can occur in patients who take gabapentinoids with opioids or other medications that...
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https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2026/4/10/doctor-faces-backlash-after-tweet-claims-four-chronic-illnesses-are-overdiagnosed
Doctor Faces Backlash After Claiming Four Chronic Illnesses Are Overdiagnosed — Pain News Network
Apr 11, 2026 - By Crystal Lindell This week, a doctor on X (formerly Twitter) decided it was a good time to infuriate a bunch of patients with chronic illnesses. Adam...
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https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2026/4/27/eds-means-a-life-filled-with-ankle-sprains
EDS Means a Life Filled With Ankle Sprains — Pain News Network
Apr 27, 2026 - By Crystal Lindell I sprained my ankle again last week. If you have ever sprained your ankle, you know that swearing is more than warranted. After stepping on...
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Getting a Second Opinion From a Doctor Isn’t Always Practical — Pain News Network
Apr 17, 2026 - By Crystal Lindell The first thing I did when I started dealing with debilitating chronic pain was go to the emergency room. The second thing I did was follow...
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https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2026/4/21/physical-therapy-provides-only-modest-improvements-to-low-back-pain
Physical Therapy Provides Only Modest Relief For Chronic Lower Back Pain — Pain News Network
Apr 22, 2026 - By Pat Anson Physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness are often recommended as non-pharmacological treatments for chronic lower...
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