More articles about: Pain management
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The Cost of Chronic Pain [Infographic]
Chronic pain can be debilitating for some people. And nationwide data show the issue is larger than you might think.
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Lady Gaga's Pain Goes Public: 5 Things to Know About Fibromyalgia
Lady Gaga's Netflix documentary brings awareness to her struggle with chronic pain. Learn five facts about fibromyalgia from a Michigan Medicine expert.
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To Reduce Postoperative Pain, Consider Sleep — and Caffeine
Learn about a Michigan Medicine study investigating the role of sleep loss in post surgery pain and how caffeine may help improve post-operative pain tolerance.
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Does Widespread Pain Stem from the Brain? MRI Study Investigates
A new neuroimaging study investigating the effect of widespread pain on the brain reveals patients with different chronic pain diagnoses show similar brain changes.
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Why Primary Care Doctors Need to Rethink Chronic Pain Treatment
Primary care physicians play a key role in caring for patients with chronic pain. But many clinicians — and insurers — fail to emphasize the value of nonopioid alternatives.
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Study: Ketamine Doesn’t Affect Delirium or Pain After Surgery
Ketamine is used increasingly during surgery to reduce pain during recovery. A recent study questioned the efficacy of this common practice.
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Common Drugs, Uncommon Risks? New Study Looks at Serious Health Problems After Short-Term Steroid Use
Many adults take corticosteroids for short-term symptom relief — but providers may want to consider possible side effects more closely.
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Why One Pain Specialist Hasn’t Prescribed an Opioid in 10 Years
Opioids for chronic pain don’t work for most people. Watch this video of a pain management specialist explaining why doctors should consider alternatives to opioids for pain management.
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Opioids Before Surgery Mean Higher Costs, Problems More Likely Afterward
Research suggests that patients and physicians should be aware of opioid use before elective operations such as hysterectomy and bariatric surgery.
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Medications, Mindfulness and More Alternatives to Opioids for Treating Pain
Opioid alternatives for treating pain include medications, mindfulness, & counseling. Learn about the dangers of opioid addiction & alternative pain treatments.
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Fewer Veterans Got Risky Opioid Prescriptions Thanks to National VA Effort
High dose veteran opioid prescriptions have decreased thanks to a digital tracking system. Learn about veteran opioid abuse & the VA Opioid Safety Initiative.
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Over Dosed
Opiods and U-M’s efforts to curb a national epidemic
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When Should You See a Doctor for Headache or Migraines?
A U-M neurologist discusses migraines vs headaches and when to see a doctor for headaches. Learn what causes headaches and the best migraine headache relief.
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Pregnancy and Headache: Why It Happens and What to Do
Headaches during pregnancy are usually no cause for concern. Here's how to get pregnancy headache relief and when to see a doctor about your pregnancy migraine.
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Why Fibromyalgia Patients Can’t Regulate Their Pain
Exhausting the body’s pain management system can leave those with chronic conditions unable to find relief — either naturally or via opioids.
