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Does Anyone But Me See Why Nevada Is Known For Being The State Having The Most Opioid "abuse"?
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When I moved from the L. A. area near the ocean to Las Vegas, I noticed a dramatic decrease in joint pain (I was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis and DJD in 1982). A lot of medical professionals and law enforcement officers have spoken out about the "opioid crisis " being the worst in Nevada than in any other state
Doesn't it make sense though, because many people with chronic pain due to arthritis have moved here to get relief because the climate is a lot drier than most other… read more

posted April 16, 2018
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Did you watch the TV show producded in Las Vegas Called 'The other side of Opioids'? It was done by the CBS station there and is a multi part show that shows how the federal government is really hurting chronic pain patients, its well worth watching

posted May 17, 2018
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Bunch of kaka!

posted May 4, 2018
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Im on the fentanyl patch. I have RA,AS, Osteoporosis and Sjogrens Syndrome. That is he only pain med i can get because of the pain med abuse.

posted May 1, 2018
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I am too old for this and have a spine from hell, so, I look my doctor in the eye and ask the hard questions!

posted April 28, 2018
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I do not know but how do you feel about the crack down the Government is doing. I think some people abuse for sure but I also think it can be adjusted for chronic pain patients. Drug screens pill count at any given time etc..

posted April 25, 2018

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