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When you live with chronic pain like I do, you do whatever it takes to get through it. After four years of being a recovering morphin addict, I've learned to reach out to the things that are my resources: my art, drawing, painting, writing, cooking. I do whatever I have to do. Sometimes, if I have a medical card, I smoke marijuana. It doesn't change the pain, but it alters my perception of it, calms the anxiety, and eases nausea. But the pain remains. What gets me through now is my connection with myself, my soul. I'm discovering spirituality for the first time, and it's awakening something within me. I'm learning to deal with things in a new way, and it's making me wonder if the pain is just an illusion. It's hard to be convinced of that when it's so real. Sometimes it feels like it's beyond that realm, and I don't know how to deal with it. But I've learned to adapt. I'm no stranger to pain - cancer, chronic pain, lung disease... I've got a lot going on. People sometimes think I'm faking it because it doesn't show. Let me tell you, some diseases are invisible, hidden within you. But I know what I am, and I don't need validation from anyone. I struggle every day, but I get out of bed and do what I have to do because giving up isn't an option. This is just what I do.

7 Medical Services That Lost Full Coverage This Quarter By Teri Monroe, 16 hrs ago Saving Saving Advice Follow https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=00YLMq_18LxBVHB00 Image Source: Shutterstock The definition of “medically necessary” is shrinking rapidly. Insurance companies are quietly rewriting their coverage policies to save money. Services that were fully covered last year now come with a price tag. This shift often happens mid-contract without a clear warning to patients. You arrive for a routine appointment expecting a zero-dollar copay. You leave with a bill for hundreds of dollars. This quarter has seen a spike in denials for routine diagnostics and comfort measures. Insurers are classifying formerly standard procedures as “lifestyle” choices or “investigational.” They shift the financial burden entirely to the patient. If you have an appointment scheduled for any of the following, check your coverage immediately. You may need to sign a waiver agreeing to pay cash. Routine Vitamin D Testing Doctors often add this test to your annual blood work. Insurers have decided it is largely unnecessary for the general population. Many plans now classify routine Vitamin D screening as investigational without a specific diagnosis. You need a documented history of osteoporosis or kidney disease to qualify. If you just want to check your levels, you will pay the full lab fee. This can range from $50 to $200 per test. Deep Sedation for Colonoscopies Colorectal cancer screenings are free under federal law. The anesthesia used during them is not always covered. Many insurers now refuse to pay for Propofol, known as deep sedation, for average-risk patients. They argue that cheaper “conscious sedation” is sufficient. If you want to be completely asleep, you may have to pay the anesthesia surcharge yourself. This out-of-pocket cost can exceed $500.

I judge you very heavily on how you talk about and treat homeless people and addicts.

They are people too, regardless if you like them or not how about showing some empathy instead of apathy? That's someone's son or daughter, that's someone's mom or dad. and it can happen to anyone. Let that sink in....

Wait, Booze and Bowel Cancer?

Did you know knocking back just two drinks a day could nearly double your risk of certain bowel cancers? A new study says heavy drinkers face a 95% higher risk for rectal cancer compared to light drinkers. The wild part? If you quit, your risk drops back down. Alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer, but this research is a wake-up call for anyone who thought a couple drinks a day was harmless. Worth rethinking that second round? #Health #BodyHealth #HealthNews

I hope everyone makes it through this year the best way they can and this year turns out to be a better year for everyone, if you’re going through a hard time or struggle, please don’t give up!

Gout Med Could Be a Heart Saver?

Did you know a drug usually given for gout might also help prevent heart attacks and strokes? Researchers found that people with gout who took uric acid-lowering meds (like allopurinol) at the right dose had fewer heart problems and gout flare-ups over five years. The key is getting your uric acid levels below 360 micromol/L—or even lower for extra protection. Wild how a common arthritis med could double as heart insurance! #Health #BodyHealth #healthnews

I have 2 sons with schizophrenia, one used to think he was a god. they are somewhere in ohio. I don't hear from them sadly, it breaks my heart. I am not financially able to care for them. pretty much homeless myself no drugs no alcohol, just unfortunately married the wrong person. I am a Christian and I have faith God is working behind the scenes.

Gut Health Saboteurs Lurking in Your Kitchen

You won’t believe these four everyday foods could be wrecking your gut! Experts say supermarket bread, fried foods, sugary treats (looking at you, ice cream), and even some vegan cheeses are secretly tough on your digestive system. The main culprits? Heavily processed ingredients, sneaky sugars, and gut-disrupting additives. If you’re struggling with bloating or tummy troubles, it might be time to rethink what’s in your grocery cart. Who knew your “healthy” bread could be the problem? #Health #BodyHealth #GutHealth

I’m so very sorry for your loss…however, there’s absolutely NOTHING WRONG with having a really good and long cry every now and then…just sit down somewhere and just let it all out. It is good to keep your mind active and to have HEALTHY distractions, but you do not ALWAYS have to be strong. Losing a loved one hurts to the very CORE of our souls, so having someone who you can be vulnerable around, is great. But if you don’t feel like you have a person in your life like that, please don’t feel silly (or like something is wrong with you if you feel a crying jag coming on at an inopportune time; just let those feelings (whatever they may be; hurt, anger, fear, guilt, confusion, etc) OUT. You might be surprised by how much BETTER/LIGHTER you feel afterwards. I know it’s probably a lot easier said than done, than done, but PLEASE do not EVER attempt S🌸🌸C🌸🌸E again; it’s NOT worth it, nor is it an answer!!! We love you!!!

🧬🦵 French team regrew damaged cartilage ending knee pain without surgery or replacements. Scientists at the University of Strasbourg developed an injectable hydrogel containing cartilage progenitor cells that regenerate smooth, durable articular cartilage in damaged knees. Patients with bone-on-bone osteoarthritis regained normal cartilage cushioning, eliminating pain and avoiding knee replacement surgery. Knee osteoarthritis affects 365 million people worldwide, causing progressive cartilage destruction leading to bone grinding painfully on bone. Once cartilage is significantly damaged, it doesn't heal—the tissue lacks blood supply needed for repair. The only solution has been knee replacement surgery (700,000+ annually in the US alone), a major procedure with months of recovery and limited 15-20 year implant lifespan. The French approach injects a specially designed hydrogel directly into damaged knees. The gel contains millions of mesenchymal stem cells pre-treated to commit to becoming cartilage-producing chondrocytes. The hydrogel provides structural support, maintains cells in position, and releases growth factors promoting cartilage formation. Over 12 weeks, new cartilage tissue grows, filling defects and resurfacing damaged areas with smooth, durable tissue. Clinical trials with 156 patients facing knee replacement showed remarkable success: 78% avoided surgery, reporting significant pain reduction and improved mobility. MRI scans confirmed new cartilage formation with normal thickness and composition. The regenerated cartilage remained stable for at least three years. The procedure takes 30 minutes under local anesthesia with few complications. We're potentially making knee replacement—one of the most common surgeries—largely unnecessary by enabling biological cartilage regeneration. Source: University of Strasbourg, Science Translational Medicine 2025 What are your thoughts on using stem cells for tissue regeneration? Do you think this could be a game