Hi Carol!
I also saw many patients who experienced chronic pain during Jan term. Many of the patients I saw were suffering from back pain. I like how you mentioned the opioid crisis, I think I even had to do some research on that in high school. I think that opioids and alcohol are some of the negative ways to cope with chronic pain. I like how you also mentioned exercise! I did as well in my post! I think that steroid shots are also very helpful. My mom has arthritis in her knee, and she has gotten some steroid shots to help with the pain. I think you did a good job with the forum post and I really enjoyed reading it! I miss you!
I also saw many patients who experienced chronic pain during Jan term. Many of the patients I saw were suffering from back pain. I like how you mentioned the opioid crisis, I think I even had to do some research on that in high school. I think that opioids and alcohol are some of the negative ways to cope with chronic pain. I like how you also mentioned exercise! I did as well in my post! I think that steroid shots are also very helpful. My mom has arthritis in her knee, and she has gotten some steroid shots to help with the pain. I think you did a good job with the forum post and I really enjoyed reading it! I miss you!