IV Ketamine And Lidocaine May Help Overcome Chronic Pain
Summary: Ketamine and lidocaine are anesthetics. While it is known that ketamine can provide pain relief, and lidocaine is good for local anesthesia, a new study shows that combining the drugs in an infusion may help in chronic pain treatment. A study done in a clinic in Canada found that combining the two medications, and given […]
The New Treatment Protocol Offers Hope For CRPS Patients, Reduces Allodynia
Summary: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is among the most difficult-to-treat conditions causing chronic pain and increased sensitivity to various stimuli. Even slight exposure to some irritants may cause severe pain. Thus, the condition is debilitating. In 2018, Johnathan H. Goree, MD, proposed the treatment protocol for the condition. In the new study, researchers validated […]
A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM OF ILL-MANAGED CHRONIC PAIN IN THOSE LIVING WITH OPIOID USE DISORDER (OUD)
Summary: Chronic pain is among the most common comorbidities in those being treated for opioid use disorder (OUD). However, a new study found that in most cases, doctors treating OUD do not pay sufficient attention to chronic pain management, resulting in higher opioid relapse. They also found that those treated with medications like methadone or […]