‘Unintended consequences’: Why taking patients off opioids quickly can be dangerous
New opioid-prescribing guidelines are often misinterpreted by doctors, experts say, causing patients harm. Continue reading
Chronic Pain
Neuromodulation cures Regina man’s decades-long back pain
By Allison Bamford Digital Broadcast Journalist
David Allan, 80, can now walk, sit, and sleep pain-free after receiving neuromodulation surgery in May. Continue reading
Roy Green: When a chronic pain patient considers suicide
Chronic pain sufferer J will share her story on Roy Green’s show on May 26. Continue reading
‘Bubbles’ steps in to help Trailer Park Boys fan suffering from severe chronic pain
Mike Smith, better known as Bubbles from the Trailer Park Boys, has set up an online crowdfunding campaign to help a die-hard fan living with chronic pain. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: What about those who really do need opioids to manage their pain?
Amid the opioid crisis, a message has been lost: many people live with daily pain and depend on opioid-based medications to live, this professor says. Continue reading
Kingston doctor concerned health-care review could adversely affect chronic pain patients
Nerve blocking injection reductions could adversely impact chronic pain patients. Continue reading
Meet the 71-year-old woman who doesn’t feel pain and doesn’t get anxious
Scientists hope a woman who can’t feel pain will be the clue to helping better manage other people’s pain. Continue reading
Doctors looking for a better way to accurately measure pain
How much does it hurt? Right now, there’s no consistent way to measure pain. Doctors are trying to change that. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Edmonton symposium serves up knowledge of medicinal cannabis
Pain specialist Dr. Sana-Ara Ahmed speaks about the use of medicinal cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain from diseases like arthritis. Continue reading
Chronic pain patients who take opioids are stigmatized: study
By Anne Leclair Reporter
The study’s leading researcher wants doctors and the general public to stop stigmatizing patients. Continue reading