Most women will be familiar with this sentence, usually uttered moments before a women’s health procedure. But what if you do find it painful? Cervical screenings are really important to me because of family medical history, and they offer early identification of abnormal cells before they develop into cervical cancer. But the arrival of the invitation letter to my next …
Examining the use of cannabinoids to treat pain
The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) has examined all the evidence for and against the use of cannabinoid medicines for the treatment of pain. In major report, reviewing 56 papers, some of which were themselves reviews, they came to the conclusion that there is insufficient evidence to suggest that using cannabinoids for pain is helpful.
Smart and Comfortable: Packing Essentials for Your Summer Holiday When Dealing with Pain
When planning for your summer holiday and managing pain, prioritising comfort is essential. Be sure to pack your prescribed medical supplies, consider the accessibility of your accommodation, choose comfortable clothing and footwear, plan for rest and recovery, and ensure you have travel insurance and necessary documentation.
The Pain UK Call to Action
Today, on the 14th July 2015, the Chairman of Pain UK delivered 651 letters addressed to each member of Parliament, at the House of Commons. This was done to introduce the MPs to some of the issues that people who live with or in pain deal with on a daily basis. We included the Pain UK Call to Action. The Call to Action is …
