Based on the same strain as chicken pox and herpes, shingles has a strong impact and can strike at any age. Combatting shingles can be tough because even once the condition clears up, the pain often remains. It can lead to other serious complications and interfere with people’s daily activities. Called postherpetic neuralgia, the pain …
Suffering with chronic pain from injuries or other afflictions can be exhausting and leave a feeling of hopelessness. The same can be said for caregivers — it’s disheartening to watch a loved one in pain. PainPathways published an article that discusses how to handle various emotions when taking care of someone who deals with chronic …
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Last year, the Anesthesia Pain Care Senior Invitational Golf Tournament raised $45,000 to support the remarkable efforts of the World Institute of Pain (WIP) Foundation. This year’s event is looking to surpass that goal. This highly anticipated, annual tournament will be held at TPC Eagle Trace Golf Club from April 20-23, 2015. With an array …
The sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the body. Sciatica is a common type of pain affecting the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back down the back of each leg. Depending on where the nerve is affected, the pain from sciatica can range from infrequent and irritating to severe and debilitating. …
Dr. Ira Fox of Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants was featured in Florida Medical Business. The article focuses on looking ahead in 2015 and how healthcare cost reform remains a top issue. Dr. Fox discusses how APCC physicians respond to change and says “you have to be more productive and more efficient, you have to look …
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Communication with your doctor is key. Make the most of your time with the doctor. Asking questions, taking notes and sharing your true feelings are just a few techniques from PainPathways to help improve the relationship with your doctor. Read the article here.
What is kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty? According to WebMD, they are surgeries that are done to try to relieve pain from compression fractures of the spine by stabilizing the broken bone with a substance that works like cement. Fractures can occur as a result of osteoporosis, cancer or other conditions. Patients at Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants …
Dr. Ozaktay of Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants was featured in the Sun-Sentinel for his letter to the editor. Read his viewpoint below on the new FDA rule regarding hydrocodone combination painkillers.
More than 100 million Americans live with chronic pain, and advocates are key to educating others about pain-related issues. You can check out Pain Pathways to see its outline for ten ways to advocate. September was National Pain Awareness Month, a good time to start. Anyone can create an educational event, and U.S. Pain Foundation …
