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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.
Emotional Support Animal
Emotional Support Animals I know Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are all the rage nowadays and I also know that many people call their pet an ESA just so they can take it on an airplane or into a restaurant. In my opinion, if you need your pet in the restaurant with you, then your medical… Continue reading Emotional Support Animal
Losing Weight on Gaba
Losing Weight on Gaba I have been struggling to lose weight since I started Gabapentin. I know that one of the side effects of Gaba is weight gain and I have read that some users only gain a little weight while others seem to gain and gain. I was one that kept gaining weight. I… Continue reading Losing Weight on Gaba
FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Fibromyalgia Drug Lyrica
FDA Approved First Generic On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it approved several generic versions of the brand name drug Lyrica (pregabalin). Used to manage fibromyalgia symptoms and other neuropathic pain conditions, this news could mean big savings on your drug costs. Read More Here
How A 25-Year-Old Drug For Nerve Pain Called Gabapentin Showed Up In Opioid Overdoses
How a 25-Year-Old Drug for Nerve Pain… A good read on Gabapentin becoming a controlled substance in Virginia (Click to Read)
Fatigue
Fatigue The fatigue is real and it is a very difficult thing for me to get accustomed to. Some days I will come home from work and feel like I’m doing good. I feel like I can actually get things around the house completed. On other days I come home from work, I am exhausted… Continue reading Fatigue
Tramadol
Tramadol I was recently prescribed Tramadol by my dentist for some pain in my mouth which resulted in a tooth being extracted. That story is for another post, but right now I’m talking about the nasty side effects I had from Ultracet (Tramadol/acetaminophen 37.5mg/ 325mg). First I was very depressed and on the ride home… Continue reading Tramadol
Gabapentin To Become A Controlled Substance In Virginia
Gabapentin To Become a Controlled Substance in Virginia The 2019 Virginia General Assembly recently passed a new bill that will classify gabapentin as a Schedule V substance starting July 1, 2019. Currently, gabapentin is classified as a Schedule VI drug of concern. This change in schedule will require gabapentin to be reported to the Virginia… Continue reading Gabapentin To Become A Controlled Substance In Virginia
Feeling Worthless? 6 Overlooked Causes and How to Feel Good about Yourself
Feeling Worthless? Feeling worthless is one of the deepest and darkest emotions you will encounter. During your lifetime, you will feel these emotions, so you must be prepared. There is a good article here
Feelings of Worth
Feeling of Worth Self-worth is a huge thing when dealing with your health. It directly relates to your mental health. However, being in pain and feeling fatigued all the time, really doesn’t help with depression and with those damn feelings of self-worth. Me, I often feel like I’m totally worthless, I’m not useful and I’m… Continue reading Feelings of Worth
