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
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
Bunch of kaka!
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.
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!
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..