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Spotlight on Shelley Cordes—Sharing Miracles
Chronic pain comes in countless forms. Shelley's story brings light to a chronic pain condition that is rarely discussed—irritable bowel syndrome. Her story also demonstrates the importance of never giving up and what a creative approach to pain can do for a patient. After more than 30 years of living with severe chronic pain, Shelley and her doctor found a way to treat her pain that she calls "remarkable." Read Shelley's story—click here!
Why Irritable Bowel Syndrome Might Respond To Spinal Cord Stimulation
By Elliot Krames, MD
Researchers estimate that 10% to 20% of Americans have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a gastrointestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation and bloating. In this article, Dr. Krames explains what IBS is, how it is treated currently, and treatments that may be available in the future.
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Pain and the Older Adult
By Debra K. Weiner, MD
Pain is a common part of the lives of many older adults. Researchers estimate that as many as one half of older adults who live independently and three-fourths of those who live in nursing homes suffer from persistent pain. This article dispels some of these myths and gives you some basic information to take to your primary care provider so that you can get the kind of help that you need.
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A Positive Attitude is within your Reach
It's one thing for others to say "don't give up" or "snap out of it," but actually cultivating a positive attitude is another. Some days, optimism and hope are out of reach. How do you cultivate hope and optimism in your life? One of the first steps is to truly listen to your internal dialogue.
Click here to read some suggestions about creating an internal dialogue that helps you instead of hinders you.
Healing Steps to Wellness—Pain and the Healthy Mind and Heart
By Michael Loes, MD, MD(H)
Getting well — getting your holistic health back includes addressing issues of the mind, emotions and body. Dr. Loes discusses how your internal thought processes affect your health.
Read more about using a holistic approach to your health.
Transcending Your Pain—Modern Medicine/Traditional Medicine
By Richard L. Stieg, MD, MHS
Modern medicine has made incredible advances in the detection and treatment of many diseases, but it is helpful to remember that modern medicine has been with us for less than 100 years. Traditional healing practices, on the other hand, have been a part of our human experience in one way or another throughout recorded history.
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