Friday, October, 23, 2009
Chronic Pain Meetings
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 ...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dr. Mark Borigini
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Health Expert
...problem many patients and doctors have: discussing chronic pain.The researchers found that over...
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By Karen Lee Richards
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Health Expert
...team. Although I’ll be writing on a number of chronic pain topics, my primary focus will be...
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Health Guide
...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...
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...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...
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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...
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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. ...
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...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...
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Drugmaker Alpharma has announced that its new abuse-resistant pain medication is effective at treating chronic pain. The opioid med is an...
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December 07, 2008
According to the American Pain Foundation (APF), pain is a leading cause of disability among veterans, with nearly half returning from combat...
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July 20, 2009
This is a study to evaluate the effects of both oral and IV oxymorphone in children and teens who suffer from chronic pain. This study is currently...
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November 13, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common brain imaging technology is unlocking the connection between depression and pain. Statistics show more than 75 percent...
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April 06, 2009
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chronic pain sufferers can see a significant reduction in pain and depression if they are treated with a collaborative care...
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