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@lockedoutofvenu @insomniacviolin @RyanMarino This sign accurately reflects the CDC's opioid prescribing guidelines. https://t.co/AU3Kxa0LqA I'm curious, what specifically is discriminating and stigmatizing?
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@stillhopes4best @ThomasKlineMD @CDCDirector Is it these guidelines? https://t.co/FIVdjLyuB2
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RT @1959smith715: Why did @CDCgov release guidelines for treating chronic pain when, in their words, "The clinical scientific evidence info…
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RT @1959smith715: Why did @CDCgov release guidelines for treating chronic pain when, in their words, "The clinical scientific evidence info…
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RT @1959smith715: Why did @CDCgov release guidelines for treating chronic pain when, in their words, "The clinical scientific evidence info…
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RT @1959smith715: Why did @CDCgov release guidelines for treating chronic pain when, in their words, "The clinical scientific evidence info…
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Why did @CDCgov release guidelines for treating chronic pain when, in their words, "The clinical scientific evidence informing the recommendations is low in quality." When will you stop harming patients? https://t.co/KPznIjEsMa @CNN @SenateDems @SenateGOP
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RT @WyredAlice: Here is the truth of it. #Kolodny, who recommended the 90mme limits without expertise in prescribing or #painpatients, had…
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https://t.co/K9YrSJ3fcw. I see no difference. As a matter of fact, this gl says to be careful if =/> 50 mme. Does one hand know what the other is doing?
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RT @yancykm: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain Notice 3 authors listed at top. One being Roger Chou, MD. Same Dr. Cho…
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@ChadDKollas @GhanaboyPharmd @jenndoliva @JSG_54 @Pharmed_Out https://t.co/e98NXaAiB4 scroll to the very end. Kolodny, Balkentyne and Juurlink are mentioned
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@JSG_54 you have to scroll to the very end https://t.co/e98NXaAiB4
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RT @aander1987: @tal7291 According to the CDC’s OWN criteria, Ballantyne should have been ineligible to serve on the CDC guideline due to h…
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RT @aander1987: @tal7291 According to the CDC’s OWN criteria, Ballantyne should have been ineligible to serve on the CDC guideline due to h…
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RT @aander1987: @tal7291 According to the CDC’s OWN criteria, Ballantyne should have been ineligible to serve on the CDC guideline due to h…
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RT @aander1987: Retweeting shelf for visibility:
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@tal7291 According to the CDC’s OWN criteria, Ballantyne should have been ineligible to serve on the CDC guideline due to her (undisclosed at the time) conflicts of interest: https://t.co/sd8Ge4LgXp https://t.co/l073TVFug7
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@StefanKertesz @ZachWritesStuff @CarlynZwaren @Kazeself @_pem_pem You are not wrong. That's *exactly* how the guidelines sounded: a way to prevent overdose. (first pic) https://t.co/3EKXrUVTnV Also these comments from Dr. Frieden, not discussion of shor
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@lockedoutofvenu @NickAtNews @nytimes @campbellnyt @matt_furber @bycdl @johnnydiaz__ @OncProfessor Based on a growing body of data the CDC neither recommends opioids for treatment of most chronic pain nor opioid treatment for acute pain beyond 3-7 days. I
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RT @WyredAlice: Here is the truth of it. #Kolodny, who recommended the 90mme limits without expertise in prescribing or #painpatients, had…
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@PithyPins These are the authors. https://t.co/kYj20XzkL3 https://t.co/p8Q3lLBby8
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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/DlMzCp6NOM
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RT @JillPiggott: Table 1 of the 2016 CDC Guideline shows the Agency didn't have evidence about whether lowered doses of rx #opioids would r…
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RT @JillPiggott: Table 1 of the 2016 CDC Guideline shows the Agency didn't have evidence about whether lowered doses of rx #opioids would r…
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Table 1 of the 2016 CDC Guideline shows the Agency didn't have evidence about whether lowered doses of rx #opioids would reduce ODs (they did not) or whether they could kill patients (they do). https://t.co/qgAGm6fq4R
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Doing more research: "Rates of opioid abuse or dependence diagnosis ranged from 0.7% with lower-dose (≤36 MME) chronic therapy to 6.1% with higher-dose (≥120 MME) chronic therapy, versus 0.004% with no opioids prescribed. " https://t.co/dlSJglWQZV
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By its own admission, #CDC never had solid evidence that reducing prescription #opioids would reduce ODs. See Guideline Table 1: Grading of evidence. Read the column "Limitations." 5/ https://t.co/fOscgdaDru
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@louisanamom In 2016, @CDCgov had NO SOLID EVIDENCE about whether rx #opioid reductions & discontinuation would help or hurt. Here's their review of evidence (table 1). Read the column "Limitations." By 2017, they knew it didn't reduce ODs. 1/ https
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The CDC did it on purpose. They are using us as Guinea pigs!!
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This is probably about as trustworthy as gas station sushi @Ledhedd https://t.co/thJVQ4ZLmk
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@DrTomFrieden @CDCgov NO studies were included in the 2016 #CDC Guideline that evaluated the benefit of #opioids for chronic #pain. See CDC's admission that their evidence was "low quality" in Table 1 following the references. https://t.co/GHXtT53eoM
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@louisanamom @MichaelNey19 @Kazeself @hope411adcock @BluenotesBb @CMerandi @ravensspirit68 Do you have sources that show that the guidelines are only for new patients or are you just blowing more smoke? Maybe try https://t.co/S2efkGTvrx, that would seem li
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@hope411adcock Canada went w/ 5.5% addiction; CDC 0.6% to 8% (av=4.3). Studies often include OUD & non-addictive dependence or abuse. But an aver 4.3% harm compared to a 10 to 11.1% benefit explains why FDA hasn't pulled rx #opioids off the shelves. @N
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Basement Biden's Broke Care Act: Rates of Opioid Prescribing Vary Greatly Across USA in Ways that Cannot be Explained by Underlying Health Status of Population, Highlighting Lack of Consensus among Clinicians on How to Use Opioid Pain Medication #ACA #CDC
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In 2012, Health Care Providers Wrote 259 Million Prescriptions for Opioid Pain Medication, Enough for Every Adult in America to Have a Bottle of Pills from Basement Biden's Beijing Bed within Big Brother's Affordable Care Act! Prescription Pills Kill! #CDC
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In 2012, Health Care Providers Wrote 259 Million Prescriptions for Opioid Pain Medication, Enough for Every Adult in America to Have a Bottle of Pills from Basement Biden's Beijing Bed within Big Brother's Affordable Care Act! Prescription Pills Kill! #ACA
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RT @cathy_kean: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/DlMzCp6NOM via @CDCgov
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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/DlMzCp6NOM via @CDCgov
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@kgwsf @WHEB13 @ewarren Physicians fear wrath a DEA, now required to follow 2016 CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines https://t.co/F2lkRFEBdp Has been detrimental to #PainCommunity, lost access to opioid pain medication. Need a president who will restore &am
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@DrDavidLey @PsychPLockwood @jordanbpeterson However, CDC does distinguish between inadvertent dependence & "addiction" -- and you should, too. Dowell, D., Haegerich, T.M., Chou, R., 2016. CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United
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RT @Altostrata: @PlanetJanice @SlagOffTwits @missingCH @OnoNoKomachi1 @IonaItalia Big changes coming to addiction medicine. 10% tapers to i…
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@PlanetJanice @SlagOffTwits @missingCH @OnoNoKomachi1 @IonaItalia Big changes coming to addiction medicine. 10% tapers to individual tolerance. https://t.co/g6u5OlcVj1
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RT @CMerandi: Hey everyone, This is Jeremy. He's a reporter in Atlanta... looking for doctors in Georgia whose patients have been negative…
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"1 in 550 patients died from opioid-related overdose at a median of 2.6 years from their first opioid prescription" 🤯 https://t.co/rVQAqBSteI Doc: "Here's your painkiller. It comes with a 0.18% chance of death. Have a great day."
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@passdatyak @palmd @cvspharmacy @Walgreens The Insurance company? I am not insured by the CDC, who put out the guideline that acute pain sufferers not be given more than 3 days worth of medication. https://t.co/vtHFnbojsg
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RT @yancykm: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain Notice 3 authors listed at top. One being Roger Chou, MD. Same Dr. Cho…
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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 https://t.co/YKnVaHfKEb
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RT @CDCInjury: @HRSAgov @CDCgov’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain has evidence-based recommendations for safer, more eff…
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@HRSAgov @CDCgov’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain has evidence-based recommendations for safer, more effective #opioid prescribing. Providers can use our quality improvement tool to apply the Guideline. More here: https://t.co/clZorqYOR
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October is Physical Therapy Month. The @CDC_eHealth says: “…Many nonpharmacologic therapies, including physical therapy…can ameliorate #chronicpain.” #opioidcrisis https://t.co/sJ5HVOJh4n
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@warrenreddevil Yes, here they are: https://t.co/xls8wfgxkd And the clarification: https://t.co/GMPQZ3J4w9
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RT @DavesPainStream: @janone Without my prescription pain medication I would not be able to walk let alone 90% of what I need to do daily w…
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RT @DavesPainStream: @janone Without my prescription pain medication I would not be able to walk let alone 90% of what I need to do daily w…
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RT @DavesPainStream: @janone Without my prescription pain medication I would not be able to walk let alone 90% of what I need to do daily w…
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RT @DavesPainStream: @janone Without my prescription pain medication I would not be able to walk let alone 90% of what I need to do daily w…
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@janone Without my prescription pain medication I would not be able to walk let alone 90% of what I need to do daily when it comes to caring for my disabled wife and my kids, The CDC places the risk of addiction with the long-term use of opioids at 0.07-6
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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/R56rfrQqds via @CDCgov
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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/tPr8uFXPk6 via @CDCgov
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RT @yancykm: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain Notice 3 authors listed at top. One being Roger Chou, MD. Same Dr. Cho…
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@Eileendover871 @ZachWritesStuff @MHPoison1 There is no prohibition on using opioids for end of life pain. That is what they were used for before pharma started the lie that pain is a vital sign and opioids weren’t addictive. Stop lying! Thanks for proving
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RT @yancykm: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain Notice 3 authors listed at top. One being Roger Chou, MD. Same Dr. Cho…
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RT @yancykm: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain Notice 3 authors listed at top. One being Roger Chou, MD. Same Dr. Cho…
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#doctor #pharmacy #Pharmacist #OpioidCrisis #pharmacist #medicine #medical #prescription CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/mqOyJeTaZI via @CDCgov
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RT @mattbc: Let's analyze the claim @Pharmed_Out makes that the CDC Guideline is "scientifically sound." As the "Guideline Development Met…
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RT @yancykm: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain Notice 3 authors listed at top. One being Roger Chou, MD. Same Dr. Cho…
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In Case You Missed It: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guideline for Prescribing Opioids: https://t.co/xh18wN02nT
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RT @PNCMS_YSCMS: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/F8m47lLd5c via @CDCgov
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@SpicyPurritos @Chronic_FLKeys @TehAngryAnalyst @headdock @KellyJeanJames 🙄🙄 https://t.co/OdkmTeEV84 https://t.co/vUeeebpZ1b even the CDC/ FDA are saying there’s NO significant research showing opiates are effective for chronic pain. Your study shows, the
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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/F8m47lLd5c via @CDCgov
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@CDCgov is raising awareness of the risk to patient health and safety due to misapplication of the #OpioidGuideline for chronic pain. Read more in this recent @NEJM commentary https://t.co/52tCBXk27x
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@CDCgov is raising awareness of the risk to patient health and safety due to misapplication of the #OpioidGuideline for chronic pain. Read more in this recent @NEJM commentary: https://t.co/Go2p9Ssw4H
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RT @mattbc: Let's analyze the claim @Pharmed_Out makes that the CDC Guideline is "scientifically sound." As the "Guideline Development Met…
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New CDC Guidance on opiate prescribing for non-cancer chronic pain. https://t.co/2eCJRnVDfG
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New CDC Guidance on opiate prescribing for non-cancer chronic pain. https://t.co/RfXLZ1hnHc
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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/jbFQ0e4Tqv
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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/fJTFiOxu0k
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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 | MMWR https://t.co/F4O0rcUN37
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RT @DavidWCole1: Summary of the guidelines, they clearly say there for primary care physicians. End of story https://t.co/S6dlW6bO4D https:…
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Summary of the guidelines, they clearly say there for primary care physicians. End of story https://t.co/S6dlW6bO4D https://t.co/z4zcXfuD8j
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