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Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Study Shows Opioids Effective for Neuropathic Pain

Until now, opioids have not been considered to be very effective for neuropathic (nerve) pain.  They have been a second- or third-line treatment option at best.  However, a new study has shown that in many cases opioids can be effective in relieving neuropathic pain.  A research report presented at the American Academy of Pain... Read moreChevron
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

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Born in BC, Canada, married with two boys aged 10 and 12.

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I am very sore today.  I had several injections so by the end of the week I should be much better. 
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Expert_badge Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

NIH Launches Project to Map Brain & Help Chronic Pain

"The National Institutes of Health Blueprint for Neuroscience Research is launching a $30 million project that will use cutting-edge brain imaging technologies to map the circuitry of the healthy adult human brain," according to the NIH report.  By collecting brain imaging data from hundreds of subjects, the Human Connectome Project will... Read moreChevron
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Christina Lasich, MD

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation

Back Pain: Can it be treated with Physical Therapy?

Even back pain caused by a spondylolisthesis and lumbar stenosis can be treated with physical therapy. Because spondylolisthesis and lumbar stenosis can cause nerve damage, surgery is the natural knee-jerk treatment option that people think about. Of course, surgical spinal fusion is the best option to stabilize the spine if the nerves are... Read moreChevron
deborama2

deborama2

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pain to left groin, ongoing problems.

nerve pain

What type of medication have people foound useful for nerve pain other than narcotics? I am on gabapentin. Ty all.

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