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The assessment of pain is a critical step to providing good pain management. That said, it's important to know what the numbers between zero and ten really mean from a doctor's perspective so that they can better understand the patient's needs.
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How Much Pain Relief is Reasonable to Expect Living with Chronic Pain?
As chronic pain patients, we dream of complete relief from pain. However, the sad fact for most of us is that total freedom from pain is probably an unrealistic goal. If that's the case, what then is a realistic goal? Just how much pain relief is it reasonable to expect? And a perhaps equally important question is, what…
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Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, answered I have had skin pain for my entire… There is a name for what you describe – allodynia. Allodynia is…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, answered What do you do or ask for when your Rx… I am not in a position to give a second opinion. But I can say that "end…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, commented on Managing Chronic Pain in Women Gender bias and discrimination are alive and well. Just read the American Association of…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, answered I had my meniscus removed in feb of… Great, you can find a physiatrist through the American Academy of Physical…
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