Category: Pain
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Non-Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain
In recent years, I have had to deal with chronic pain, more specifically nerve pain. My ortho doc and physical therapist determined the pain is coming from compression on nerves in my back and pelvic floor, which radiates down both my legs. My general practitioner, along with my pain management team, prescribed Gabapentin in lieu…
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Can a Knee Injury be Repaired with Epsom Salt Baths?
As a single mother of two sons, I do not have the means to afford quality insurance that covers essential healthcare that I need right now. While I have had many rounds of physical therapy, I have yet to be able to do the necessary rehab on my knees, which leaves me in great pain.…
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Alternative Therapy for Pain Management
Although modern medicine has come a long way in managing pain or chronic pain with alternatives like nerve block injections, which are injections onto or near nerves, medication is an effective but temporary solution. Some injectable medications could include: In some severe pain instances, it could be necessary to destroy the irritated nerve with injections…