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steph

steph

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all ways in pain,

nerve stimulator for CRPS,(Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) has anyone ever had this done?

has the nerve stimilater worked are is working for them?  waiting on doctors approval, and appt.
posted 09/16/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Gene Mutation Responsible for Many Cases of Unexplained Neuropathic Pain

An estimated 20 million people in the United States suffer from peripheral neuropathy, marked by the degeneration of nerves and in some cases severe pain. There is no good treatment for the disorder and in one third of the cases, doctors have not been able to find an apparent cause.Now, a new study, published online June 22 in the Annals of... Read moreChevron
posted 06/30/2011, comments (0)|
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Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Drug Testing for Chronic Pain Medications: When the Results Are Wrong

Although drug testing is generally fairly accurate, it is not foolproof.  There are times when the results of a drug test may be wrong.  This can be a major problem for chronic pain patients whose continued treatment may depend on the accuracy of drug testing.  Drug testing is frequently done on chronic pain patients as part of... Read moreChevron
posted 05/31/2011, comments (0)|
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Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

The Social Cost of Chronic Pain

We hear a lot of statistics about the impact of chronic pain.  For example, more than 76 million people in the U.S. live with persistent pain every day.  That's more than cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined.  We also hear about the financial cost of chronic pain.  The American Academy of Pain Medicine estimates that... Read moreChevron
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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Qigong: Alternative Treatment for Chronic Pain

Often times, the treatment of chronic pain requires a very holistic approach. The combination of both Western and Eastern medicine is a very effective way to get the best of both sides of the world. Modern, western medicine concentrates heavily in procedures and medications. While ancient, eastern medicine, concentrates heavily on the power of the... Read moreChevron

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