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Dr. Ram dated 07/12/12, the patient needs a lot of treatment for medical problems affecting multiple body parts of the neck, back and shoulders. Per pain medicine re-evaluation report dated 11/23/15, the IW’s medications include gabapentin, hydrocodone-acetaminophen, pantoprazole, tizanidine, Vitamin D and Zolpidem. Based on the pain medicine re-evaluation report dated 02/01/16, the IW complains of unchanged neck pain, low back pain which radiates down the left lower extremity and upper…

it is hard for them to get acquire steroids. Since they can’t get steroids, they turn to other performance enhancers, such as Adderall, which gives athletes higher energy levels than they would have without them. Another drug used by athletes is Hydrocodone, which is used to take the pain away. They use this to limit the pain they endure during the event they participate in. The use of these drugs can affect them differently then they are supposed to, if the uses of the drugs are abused. These…

Mr. Spivey is a twenty-nine year old White American male. He stated that he was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He reported that he lived in Atlanta, Georgia consistently for fourteen to fifteen months. Mr. Spivey reported that he is single and does not have any children. Mr. Spivey has been required to complete a substance abuse evaluation as a result of a possession of an illegal drug related offense. The evaluation is to determine whether Mr. Spivey is suffering from a Substance Related…

flexion, wrist extension, brachioradialis, biceps, triceps and deltoids. Light touch sensation is symmetrical in all dermatomes of his bilateral upper extremities. patient is obese Current medications include atenonol, omeprazole, metaxalone, hydrocodone, gabapentin, ibuprofen and Ventolin. Assessment is cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy. As of this report, MRI cervical spine reveals a large C4-5 disc herniation extending caudally behind the C5 vertebral body. MD believes she will…

the death rates have risen through the roofs. The main problem is that Americans seemed to be addicted to it and because of that there is a big profit being made for drug dealers. Other drugs like heroin, hydrocodone, OxyContin and Norco have nothing on fentanyl! For example, one hydrocodone pills can be sold for thirty dollars, but one kilogram of fentanyl powder can be sold for over 3,300…

stroke, and hypertension. Mother’s side has a history of longevity. Starting approximately five years ago client’s family noticed signs of dementia. Also suffers from mild arthritis in right knee. Daily medication includes Diltiazem @ 120mg, and Hydrocodone. Over the counter medications include occasional use of Zicam, and Gas X as needed. Client is retired, living on the lower floor of family residence, family members provide care and meals. Overall health appears good, eats well, no…

opioid trying one medication at a time. However, the patient has a history of opioid treatment in the past to address her left knee pain. She has been completely off of narcotics from 02/17/15. The pharmacy note provided indicated that her last Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen refill was on 02/17/15. 12/07/15 progress note by Dr. Tarasenko is not complete and only indicates request for Tramadol and Butrans. The Diagnosis is lumbar facet arthropathy. No clinical history or physical examination findings…

DOI: 3/11/2011. Patient is a 46-year-old male stationary engineer who sustained a work-related injury when he fell from a ladder onto his right side while fixing a valve. He is status post right knee arthroscopy on 10/8/12, status post right foot fusion surgery on 9/25/13 and hardware removal surgery on 5/28/14, and status post right shoulder surgery on 12/12/11. Based on visit note dated 06/23/15, the patient presents for follow-up of neck, upper extremity, right hip, right shoulder,…

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,…

How would you validate the diagnosis of fibromyalgia? In diagnosing fibromyalgia, the patient should report a widespread (pain on both sides of the body) chronic pain for 3 or more months. During assessment, the patient should report moderate pain on palpation in no less than 11 of the 18 tender points, including the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine. These tender points include the sub-occipital muscle; the anterior lower cervical inter-transverse spaces at C5–7; the second rib…