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Top 10 Reasons Pain Medication Use is Increasing

Christina Lasich, MD
Christina Lasich, MD
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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation

Being a woman can be a pain in the back. I should know because my...

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Top 10 Reasons Pain Medication Use is Increasing:     1.   Insurance companies have cut benefits for alternative therapies.                          &nbs...
  1. Reasons for using Schedule II pain medication
    donal1951
    Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    My top reason would be that it works and has for a number of years.

     

    Secondarily, my insurance, secondary to Medicare, limits me to 30 PT visits a year.

     

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  2. Top Ten
    Adrian Serra
    Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 06:05 PM

    I have not only Fibromyalgia , Disc problems in my lower back and neck .. but MS and all the pain and spasms that come with these ...

     

    My top Ten would be that they help me to be comfortable .. and be able to function ..

     

    I agree that while my insurance along with Medicare is faulty in some areas , I am grateful for my MS doctor prescribing the correct meds that help me to feel normal ...Smile

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  3. radiofrequency ablation
    wanderer
    Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 08:50 AM

    Has anybody heard of or has been treated by radiofrequency ablation for pain?

    wanderer

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    re: radiofrequency ablation
    quietthyme
    Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 12:16 PM

    Wonderer, I had this done about 6 yrs ago, it did not help me. I do know of others that

    it has helped. Not the most comfortable test to have for sure.Surprised I wish you the best. If there is somthing spacific you would like to know about it, I will try to help you.

    quietthyme

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    re: re: radiofrequency ablation
    wanderer
    Monday, June 30, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    I had one for my shoulder blade pain, and it really helped. Just had it for my SI joints, and have to wait a while to be sure if it helps or not. I'll keep you informed.

     

    wanderer

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