Chronic pain

Secondary diagnosis: Chronic pain. Code 2480- but that code is “Diagnosis established – no predetermined list code of medical nature applicable. Did not find code for pain or chronic pain. The claimant was a 59-year-old woman. Alleged disability: She could not sit for more than 20-35 minutes at a time, had muscle and bone aches, lack of energy, no sexual activity, and depression. Her physical discomfort did not allow her to “stand or sit for very long.” She had chronic pain,…

Regarding Gabapentin 100mg #30, CA MTUS Chronic Pain Medical Treatment Guidelines state that Gabapentin has been shown to be effective for the treatment of diabetic painful neuropathy and post-herpetic neuralgia and has been considered as a first-line treatment for neuropathic pain. The patient has chronic neuropathic lower back pain, which radiates down her right leg. Medical necessity of Gabapentin has been substantiated. Recommend certification. Regarding Hydrocodone 5/325mg #90 and Ultracet…

Upon arrival of the initial visit to John’s house, it was clear that his illness with chronic pain was quite severe and he needed his pain management viewed by the community nurse to help him live a happier and healthier life. Chronic pain is complex, however, for the purpose of this essay the topics that the community nurse will focus on are: pain management, including specific education of the importance of medication compliance, the significance of Johns physical, emotional and social health…

In order to comprehend the exact implications of chronic low back pain (CLBP) amongst adults and how the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAMs) may assist in reducing the pain, one must also analyze the source towards this goal. The impact of CLBP on adults and their willingness to try CAMs need to be analyzed. Even though back pain is one of the most common chronic pain conditions that most adults suffer from, it is also one of the most poorly studied conditions (Rudy, Weiner,…

Regarding Norco 10/325 mg #60, CA MTUS Chronic Pain Medical Treatment Guidelines state that there should be documentation of the 4 A's (analgesic, activities of daily living, adverse side effects, and aberrant drug-seeking behaviors). Per ODG Guidelines, when considering on-going opioid management, several factors should be considered, including prescription from a single practitioner; lowest possible dose to improve pain; documentation of pain relief; functional status; appropriate medication…

Chronic low back pain is a debilitating and common condition with high societal and economic costs. Epidemiological studies suggest that 65% to 90% of all adults experience low back pain at some time in his or her life (Natour, Cazotti, Ribeiro, Baptista, & Jones, 2015). Growing evidence indicates that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), such as Pilates, may help in its treatment and management (Potter, Perry, Stockert, & Hall, 2017). The Pilates Method The Pilates method is a system…

Detecting Chronic Lower Back Pain Back pain might be one of many many unpleasant issues it's possible to suffer from. It may make even regular jobs including bending or strolling a headache that is painful. Most people are inclined to go to their physician expecting to acquire a prescription medication that can produce the soreness disappear. For lasting therapy, one has to look deeper and find backache's basis cause and remove it from your core. Everyone asked me how I had ripped every one of…

Pain can strike at any time and does care what your age, gender, race, etc.. It often pushes patients who are seeking relief to look for relief from many different sources including clinics, hospitals, physicians, magic pills, herbs, exercise, and prayer among others. Pain might even be considered the most common ailment and complaint of those seeking treatment in the United States and perhaps around the world. Pain can be acute (such as pain from a specific injury or surgery) or chronic.…

The quote “pain is weakness leaving the body”; can be traced to the Marine Corps. This motivational quote is often used to inspire marines to endure painful stimuli. But what is pain? Pain is a neurological response to stressful stimuli, such as an illness or injury. It can manifest in one of two ways: chronic or acute pain. Chronic pain is persistent pain that can last for years. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and the National Institutes of Health,…

Exercises and Natural Remedies for Musicians With Chronic Pain Musicians with chronic pain due to overuse, inflammation, and repetitive stress injuries suffer both physically and emotionally. After all, it is debilitating to experience such pain while performing your passions. It’s also frustrating to visit with multiple medical professionals, only to hear that you will need costly surgeries, or worse, they recommend you give up what you love! Fortunately, there are a number of natural…