Do you have questions about chronic pain? Since many of our readers do, each month I will answer a few of them. Here are this month's questions and answers... 1. Corticosteroids for fibromyalgia? Full question and answer. 2. Scoliosis from a spinal injury? Full question and answer. 3. Why doesn’t ER take pain seriously? Full... Read more
Full Question:I suffer with severe piriformis syndrome. I have had the steroid injections, physical therapy, etc. but nothing has worked. Are there any other therapies for this? – RKGAnswer:Dear RKG:Sometimes, I use Botox/Myobloc injections for this painful syndrome. In addition, intravenous lidocaine, ketamine, propofol, and... Read more
Full Question:I was diagnosed with spinal arachnoiditis a year and a half ago. I have excruciating pain! What can you tell me about this disorder? – NicolettiAnswer:Dear Nicoletti:I’m certain you can look up more information on arachnoiditis than I can put into this answer. Suffice it to say that arachnoiditis... Read more
Full Question:Why doesn’t the emergency room take chronic pain issues seriously? They make me feel like a worthless drug addict! – Kristi Answer: Dear Kristi:One thing to understand is that the mission of the emergency room is to not miss life threatening diseases or problems. That puts pain and headache fairly... Read more
Full Question:Can scolioisis be created from a spinal injury? – TammyDear Tammy:Any spinal injury can leave a person with a predisposition to develop scoliosis. Many scoliosis problems can be familial and made worse by injuries of all kinds. I would seek a local scoliosis expert for more succinct advice. Good luck in your search for... Read more
