Tag: Barby Ingle
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Medicare #StepTherapy Rules
Step Therapy Step therapy is a type of prior authorization. With step therapy, in most cases, you must first try certain less expensive drugs that have been proven effective for most people with your condition before you can move up a “step” to a more expensive drug. For instance, your plan may require you to…
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Respond to CDC proposed guidelines
Here is your chance to voice your opinion on how the PROPOSED CDC Guidelines may affect you as a pain patient who needs proper and timely access to care. (this link is the place to submit your comments), there is also a link on the CDC page that brings you to the guidelines, as well it…
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What is Central Pain Syndrome?
“What is Central Pain Syndrome?” Central Pain Syndrome is a lifelong neurological disease of the Central Nervous System, which causes constant, unending, agonizing pain signals of all somatic types simultaneously. It is caused by lesions on the somatic pathways in the brain, brainstem, and/or spinal cord, which can be the result of disease or injury. There is presently…
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Share Your Story: Emily Ullrich
In hindsight, my chronic pain began at around eleven years old, when I started menstruating. My periods were so extremely painful that I would literally pass out from the pain. My mother had painful periods, and so my agony was chalked up to genes, and as I got older, I learned a few tricks to…
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Twitter Chat on #Mindfulness
On July 29, 2015 the Power of Pain Foundation hosted a twitter chat on #Mindfulness with Dr Lynn Webster, M.D.and POPF President, Barby Ingle. Here is the highlights from the chat. Power of Pain Foundation – Today we will be led by guest host @LynnRWebsterMD, talking all things #mindfulness & #PAIN, To start things off, @LynnRWebsterMD could…
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Protecting Prescription Medications
Protecting Prescription Medications by Barby Ingle, President Power of Pain Foundation • Do not request early refills or increase your dose of medication without discussing it with your provider • Keep medications out of reach of children and pets, and use child proof caps • Keep prescription medications away from teenagers and visiting guests (friends…
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The Power of Pain Foundation Article for PAINWEEK Journal
The Power of Pain Foundation Article for PAINWEEK Journal 2014 PAINWeek Journal (PWJ) Vol 2, Q 2 issue By Barby Ingle The mission of the Power of Pain Foundation (POPF) is to promote public and professional awareness of neuropathy conditions while educating those affected by the neuropathy pain, as well as their families, friends, and…
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A Call for State Legislation to Support an Increase in Abuse Deterrent Formulations (ADF) Allowing Chronically Ill Pain Patients Better Access to Life Giving Medication
By Barby Ingle, Chairman Power of Pain Foundation facebook.com/powerofpain, twitter.com/powerofpain 5/8/2014 Over the past few years the conversations on opioid use have become more about the people abusing these medications and less about the patients who use them correctly. In the midst of abuse and diversion of prescription opioid medications, a negative spotlight is being…
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What things can you do to ensure better healthcare?
I often reflect back on my experiences over the past 11 + years and know that I want my future healthcare to be better than my past. I have been putting a lot of thought into what I could of done better or things I wish I knew then that I know now… Here are…
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What to ask my provider or pharmacist about the medication I take?
Once a provider gives you a medication as them some questions… and then ask those same questions to your pharmacist. Really get to know the medication that you will be taking and why. It can save your life! What should you ask? Why are you prescribing this medication for me? How often should I take…