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Defining Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain is frequently chronic, and tends to have a less robust response to treatment with opioids, but may respond well to other drugs such as anti-seizure and antidepressant medications.
Things You May Not Know About Veterans and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain, or pain that lasts for more than 12 weeks, is common among the approximately 20 million veterans in the United States today. More than 50% of veterans receiving care at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities across the country are affected by the condition. Here are a few stats you may not be aware of regarding veterans and the VA best practices for pain management.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Chronic Pain, a Study
BT interventions delivered by frontline clinicians to reduce pain impact and improve function among patients with chronic pain receiving long-term opioid treatment. And, though the effects were considered modest, they did persist after treatment through a final 12-month follow-up.
Inspirational – CRPS Sufferers Don’t Let Their Pain Slow Them Down
Daniel Scali, 28, of Australia, smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest time in the abdominal plank position (male) with 9 hours, 30 minutes and 1 second. Scali’s new record was set on August 6, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia.
How Does Opioid Use for Pain Management REALLY Affect the Body
When using opioids for pain management, one may find that the pain is not fully going away. Perhaps the body will respond better to other forms of pain management, or perhaps the medications are becoming less effective with use over time. Using more of an opioid isn’t necessarily going to make you feel better or in less pain. Increasing a dose of opioids will sometimes only increase the side effects.
Memory, Concentration and Chronic
A study conducted by the University of Alberta shows that pain not only affects one’s physical, emotional, and mental states, but it can also affect a person’s memory and concentration. It interferes with the memory trace needed to hold information for processing, and long-term storage. This affects not only one’s ability to remember, but also to concentrate and focus in the moment.
Obesity and Chronic Pain
Many chronic conditions that cause pain are more common in people who are overweight or obese — arthritis, depression, fibromyalgia, hypertension, asthma, type 2 diabetes, and back pain. Because of this, the assumption is that being obese increases the likelihood of having multiple medical problems, and many of these conditions may cause pain. Obesity and pain often go hand in hand, even if the obese person is otherwise healthy.
How Does Hepatitis C Cause Joint Pain?
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) often does not always cause symptoms, but if the infection becomes chronic, it can cause complications over time. One of these is joint inflammation and pain.
Radiofrequency Ablation To Treat Chronic Nerve Pain
Radiofrequency ablation is an attempt to give patients longer, sustained relief of that painful area. As with any invasive procedure, there are risks and potential complications, but RFA is considered a low risk procedure.
Cancer-Related Pain
Talk to your doctor about your chronic cancer pain. Prescription medications help 58% of patients. Exercise and just movement can help reduce pain sensitivity by 60%. And eating healthy foods can reduce the inflammation that causes chronic pain. Finally, good sleep means less pain.
