“My doctors, who are not cavalier with prescriptions, give me this medication because I have earned their trust. And yet, with mounting government and public pressure, my doctors’ hands are becoming increasingly tied. They apologetically explain to me why they… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“We have a genuine and devastating epidemic of opiate abuse in this country, and it is of critical importance that this problem be addressed. But we must do so in a way that doesn’t cut off an effective (and often… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“Every EDS patient knows that one of the hardest parts of our day is the moment we open our eyes and waken into the… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“We EDS patients are accustomed to being doctors’ first cases of something in virtually every medical specialty. We’re just as used to being dismissed… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“When a surgeon refuses to operate on you because it’s dangerous and unethical, you have no options. Just 'Here’s one more permanent loss to… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“Usually I take this opportunity to say something inspiring, about how my illness has changed me for the better and given me a clear… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“My doctors, who are not cavalier with prescriptions, give me this medication because I have earned their trust. And yet, with mounting government and… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“We liberals and progressives need to do a better job at verbalizing what we are for, and not just what we are against. If… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“We have a genuine and devastating epidemic of opiate abuse in this country, and it is of critical importance that this problem be addressed.… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“Every EDS patient knows that one of the hardest parts of our day is the moment we open our eyes and waken into the… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“EDS is a scary and challenging diagnosis, but the consequences of not knowing are far greater than that of a correct diagnosis. EDS symptoms… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“Since my symptoms began 13 years ago, I’ve tried every form of pain management I could access — NSAIDS, nonopioid analgesics, neurologic medications, acupuncture,… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
