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Chronic pain sufferers should seek help before surgery

June 09, 2009
If you're one of the millions of people who suffer from such chronic pain conditions as arthritis, migraines, or fibromyalgia, experts say you may be more prone to developing persistent pain after major surgery. According to Dr. John Penning, a pain expert, people who live with chronic pain should meet with their anesthesiologist before surgery to arrange for pre-emptive pain control treatments. Penning says such measures as nerve blocks, local anesthetics, and pain medications can help chronic ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Patients and Doctors have problems discussing chronic pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...problem many patients and doctors have: discussing chronic pain.The researchers found that over... Read more »

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Meet Karen Lee Richards
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...team.  Although I’ll be writing on a number of chronic pain topics, my primary focus will be... Read more »

Health Guide

Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Pain
...holiday image you are trying to achieve, it is time for a reality check.  The fact is, you have a chronic pain illness that limits what and how much you can do.   It’s time to stop blaming... Read more »
Stop Smoking Tips- Use Positive Reinforcement Lists
...gaspingDrive in the car with my mittens onWake up without phlegm clogging my throatGet rid of the subtle but chronic pain in my throat and lower teethStop freezing outside just to have a smokeSave... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Myth Busting
For many years fibromyalgia has been considered something of a mystery, confounding the doctors who are trying to treat it and the patients who have to live with it.  Only recently has new... Read more »
Traveling With Fibromyalgia: Tips to make your vacation a pleasure instead of a pain.
Traveling is supposed to be a pleasurable activity.  We all dream of relaxing on warm sandy beaches, curling up by a cozy fire in a mountain-top chalet, or touring historic locations. ... Read more »
Share About Your Experience with Chronic Pain
...individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with chronic pain. Whether you are experiencing chronic pain yourself, or you've cared for a... Read more »

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