Pain management

Despite their potential to minimize pain, opioids can be highly addictive, which can pose a significant problem for those who take them to manage chronic pain. Cannabinoids, however, can be seen as a more natural method of reducing pain, as they are derived from a plant, and do not directly possess addictive qualities. On opposite ends of the pharmacological spectrum, opioids and cannabinoids…

described that the patient has significant neck pain radiating to he right upper extremity with weakness and increased elbow pain. She still continues to have severe back pain. She still has lower back pain and occasional lower extremity pain. She gets some pain relief with the use of her medication. The patient rates the pain as 7/10-scale level with medications. Movement aggravates the pain and medications make it better. The patient complains of abdominal pain, indigestion, heartburn,…

lower back pain, on and off right knee pain with some improvement and right ankle pain and occasional swelling upon prolonged standing and walking. Patient has difficulty with bending, prolonged standing and walking. On examination of the lumbar spine, flexion and extension is restricted by 10/10 degrees.…

Fibromyalgia has often been referred to as the invisible disease. Millions of women and men every year are diagnosed with “chronic widespread pain” but they are sometimes dismissed because there is no outward evidence that this condition even exists. This paper will discuss the definition of fibromyalgia and who is at risk of developing this condition. This paper will discuss the different symptoms and difficult diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Even though there is no cure for this condition there are…

started having spasm while working. On 11/18/2016, the claimant complained of right sacroiliac joint pain and sacrum pain that was described as moderate and constant which was rated as 5/10. There was also mild-moderate and constant right hip pain that was rated as 4/10 as well as moderate and constant neck pain that was rated as 6/10. The neck pain was unchanged since the last visit while the pain in the right sacroiliac joint, sacrum, and right hip were getting better. Examination revealed…

changes. There is mild central canal stenosis at L2 to L3 and L3 to L4 secondary to 3.0 mm disc protrusions and short pedicles. Based on the medical report dated 01/11/16, the patient reports that his pain and bilateral leg weakness increased last month. He is unable to stand in the shower due to severe pain in his back and weakness in his legs. He has adequate analgesisa…

The purpose of this paper is to discuss patient centered care and how the concepts of sleep and pain interrelate and contribute to patient centered care. Patient centered care focuses on meeting the needs of the patient as an individual and involving the patient in his or her care to achieve optimal health outcomes. According to the IOM, Institute of Medicine, including the patient with his or her care through education, options, and choices while valuing the patient’s convictions and…

that only 8% of those with greater trochanteric pain have trochanteric bursitis, and that the studies listed above included the other greater trochanteric pain syndromes, it could be assume that the incidence of trochanteric bursitis as a lone condition may be 0.114-0.448 per 1000 people. However, this is not a strong source of evidence and more research needs to be done to determine the true incidence of trochanteric bursitis Recognised management of the acute injury (includes surgical…

benefits medically. The cannabis has been proven to relieve pain from illness as well as improving the mental state of those suffering depression and anxiety. Legalizing medical marijuana would not only help patients in need of the drug, but also the government.The drug would provide many benefits for the government as well. Legalizing medical marijuana will benefit society because it helps those suffering with depression and anxiety, pain management,…

so popular in the treatment community there are many manufacturers responsible for producing methadone. With Methadone, the operational element is consistent, methadone hydrochloride. Because methadone is still a part of the illicit market, and management is not facilitated, methadone has been associated with a growing number of deaths, due to…