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Risk of Sleep Apnea Increased with Use of Opiate Medications

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According to a recent article in Pain Medicine , Dr. Lynn Webster found that sleep disordered breathing was common in chronic pain patients taking prescribed opiates. There was also a direct relationship between central sleep apnea and methadone when combined with benzodiazepines. Opiates are used for severe and intractable pain in patients who have not responded to […]

Peripheral Neuropathy Diet

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Many foods aggravate peripheral neuropathy. Foods like gluten, refined grains, added sugar, saturated fat, and alcohol can all cause damage to peripheral nerves. Gluten: If you have a gluten allergy, celiac disease, consumption of gluten can trigger or worsen your symptoms. Common sources of gluten include all food containing white, wheat, cake, or baking flour. Look […]