Weekly round-up: Should you worry about painkiller addiction?

Should you worry about painkiller addiction?  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [View in browser]( [Patient](   ☰✕ [Latest features]( [Symptom checker]( [Topics](   [Boots Hearing care offer]( [Boots Hearing care offer]( Welcome to our pick of the latest Patient features   Painkillers are a modern marvel that help ease our pain in many ways. However, they can also lead to addiction. We learn about the hazards of pain medication, including addiction signs and how to get help. Then, prepare for beach season with our jellyfish sting treatment guide - and find out if should you really pee on them. In our video, as Whooping Cough cases rise, I explain more about this contagious infection to help you spot the symptoms.   On Friday it's Global MND Awareness Day and our third feature is a tribute to Dr Louise Jordan who died in December 2023 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021. The former GP, dedicated many years of her life to caring for others and after her diagnosis Louise did whatever she could to increase awareness of this condition and raise funds for the The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease. Louise shared her story with us last year and we honour her and everyone affected by this condition, by sharing it with you all again now.  Please be aware that this article discusses sensitive topics related to MND and end of life. You can access even more articles and videos at [Patient.info](.    Dr Krishna Vakharia, Clinical Director, Patient. Featured this week [Should you worry about painkiller addiction?]( [Should you worry about painkiller addiction?]( Thanks to painkillers, we're able to relieve many types of pain that burdened our ancestors. But painkiller addiction is a serious risk if you take them for too long. How do you know if you're addicted, and what can you do? [Read more]( You might have missed [What to do if you're stung by a jellyfish]( [What to do if you're stung by a jellyfish]( [Living with Motor Neurone Disease - Louise's story]( [Living with Motor Neurone Disease - Louise's story]( Featured video [[ratio]  ]( [Whooping cough]( Whooping cough is on the rise across England with the The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reporting 1,319 cases in England in March, and more than 900 in February. Dr Krishna explains what whooping cough is, how to spot the signs of this highly contagious infection and how it can be treated. [Watch here](   [Patient]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram](   © Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 02117205 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.   Why have I received this email?   These newsletters are sent to a broad range of Patient users who have opted in to receiving marketing materials. We send newsletters highlighting common issues and ailments which are likely to be of general interest to our users.   These newsletters may be sponsored by third parties, who may offer services in relation to the relevant conditions in the newsletters. They are generic and not sent based on anything in your medical record or that you may have discussed with your doctor. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [unsubscribe here](.   [Terms & conditions]( [Privacy policy]( [Support](