Gabapentinoids Tied to Suicidal Behavior and Unintentional Overdose Gabapentinoid prescriptions were associated with an increased risk of suicidal behavior and unintentional overdose, a population cohort study in Sweden showed. The risks were strongest for people who were prescribed pregabalin (Lyrica) over gabapentin (Neurontin), especially among young people, reported Seena Fazel, MD, of the University of… Continue reading Gabapentinoids Tied to Suicidal Behavior and Unintentional Overdose
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
Under the weather
Under the Weather Sorry for the lack of posts lately, I have been under the weather for the past week or so.
New Direction
New Direction I’m finally going to get a new format for the blog. First I’m going to start off with a daily theme. Right now I’m looking at the following, but I reserve the right to make changes along the way, you should start to see changes real soon: Monday – Memes Tuesday – Education… Continue reading New Direction
Doctors Explain How Hiking Can Actually Change Our Brains
Doctors Explain How Hiking Can Actually Change Our Brains While it may seem obvious that a good hike through a forest or up a mountain can cleanse your mind, body, and soul, science is now discovering that hiking can actually change your brain… for the better! Read the entire article at Collective-Evolution.com … Continue reading Doctors Explain How Hiking Can Actually Change Our Brains
BMA calls for pregabalin (Lyrica) to be reclassified as a controlled drug
BMA calls for pregabalin (Lyrica) to be reclassified as a controlled drug News from across the pond BMA leaders have backed calls to reclassify pregabalin as controlled drug following evidence it is increasingly used recreationally and in prison populations, with greater evidence of addiction. Attendees at the BMA’s Annual Representative’s Meeting in Bournemouth today passed… Continue reading BMA calls for pregabalin (Lyrica) to be reclassified as a controlled drug
National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention Week Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues. Every year thousands of individuals die by… Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Week
High Functioning Anxiety
What It’s Like to Have ‘High-Functioning’ Anxiety Here is an outstanding video on what it is like to have ‘high funtioning anxiety’
In concert with pain
In Concert with Pain This past week my wife, daughter, and I went to see a concert in Northern Virginia. We arrived around 7 p.m. and the main attraction, Rascal Flatts, started at 9:30. I haven’t been to a concert in years and we had really good seats, up close to the stage. Besides the… Continue reading In concert with pain
New Product: Fibromyalgia Transdermal patch
New Product for Fibromyalgia Two new medications have been developed for fibromyalgia pain and diabetic nerve pain treatment by a company specializing in cannabis-based medicines. A Transdermal patch is placed on the skin and into the bloodstream for the medication for fibromyalgia pain and diabetic nerve pain. Read the entire article at FibroWomen.com
Pain Awareness Month
Pain Awareness Month The month of September has been declared Pain Awareness Month. Pain Awareness Month is a time when various organizations work to raise public awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management. Links https://www.theacpa.org/pain-awareness/september-is-pain-awareness-month/
