“Anyone who takes opioids on a regular basis will become dependent upon them, meaning they will have to taper off gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms. But very few chronic pain patients exhibit the compulsive drug-seeking behaviors of someone who is… — Karen Lee Richards Copy Share Image
“Pushing ourselves to do too much despite the pain will not result in gain but may cause additional injury. However, sometimes we do need… — Karen Lee Richards Copy Share Image
“most chronic pain patients I know tend to minimize their pain to try to seem as “normal” as possible. We don’t want to be… — Karen Lee Richards Copy Share Image
“Anyone who takes opioids on a regular basis will become dependent upon them, meaning they will have to taper off gradually to avoid withdrawal… — Karen Lee Richards Copy Share Image
