Straight Talking Doc Unhinged
A podcast by a doctor telling you all the dark and dirty secrets of my profession and how to understand what docs say and use it to become wiser and healthier! I separate myth from truth so you can be a better advocate for yourself.Remember the three keys to health: eat well, exercise, and stay away from doctors!
Straight Talking Doc Unhinged
Pain and Pain Medicines
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Andy
With the opioid crisis looming on the horizon always, the question comes as to how to treat pain. So many medicines have side effects an are overall dangerous. Some work about as much as placebo. We'll talk about medicines, but then discuss better ways to deal with pain, from mindfulness to exercises to other non-medical modalities. Pain is real, but pain should not be an invitation to be smothers by medicines and the medical system. We will help you through this!