Quotes by Michael Bihovsky

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“My doctors, who are not cavalier with prescriptions, give me this medication because I have earned their trust. And yet, with mounting government and public pressure, my doctors hands are becoming ...”
— Michael Bihovsky
addiction chronic-pain chronic-pain-stigma medical-judgement

“Since my symptoms began 13 years ago, Ive tried every form of pain management I could access NSAIDS, nonopioid analgesics, neurologic medications, acupuncture, laser therapy, physical therapy, pro...”
— Michael Bihovsky
acupuncture addiction alternative-treatments chronic-pain

“We have a genuine and devastating epidemic of opiate abuse in this country, and it is of critical importance that this problem be addressed. But we must do so in a way that doesnt cut off an effect...”
— Michael Bihovsky
addiction chronic-illness chronic-pain chronic-pain-stigma

“Since my symptoms began 13 years ago, I’ve tried every form of pain management I could access — NSAIDS, nonopioid analgesics, neurologic medications, acupuncture, laser therapy, physical therapy, p...”
— Michael Bihovsky
acupuncture addiction alternative-treatments chronic-pain