Pain can originate in any part of the body. It can be a symptom of an injury or illness or a warning that something is seriously wrong. People experience pain in very different ways and respond to treatments differently also. Pain is a sensory experience that can include throbbing, pulsating, stabbing or agonizing sensations. The…
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After a yearlong investigation dubbed “Operation Pill Nation,” the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local authorities recently raided 11 pain clinics throughout South Florida for dispensing illegal prescriptions for painkillers. The DEA also reported that five out of the 22 people arrested were doctors at these pain clinics, which brought in a profit of $22 million…
DetailsAmid numerous reports of opiate abuse increasing throughout the country, particularly on behalf of prescription painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin, it is important to recognize the potential dangers of another opiate that has been making a swift resurgence – heroin. Although there are common stereotypes about homeless heroin users on the street, this is…
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There was cocaine on his face, hands, fingertips, and chest. Blood trickled from his nose and mouth. According to a source, this is what an unresponsive Charlie Sheen looked like when paramedics arrived at his L.A. mansion around 7 a.m. January 27 in the wake of what was later determined to be a 36-hour binge…
DetailsPostherpetic Neuralgia is a painful condition that develops as a complication of shingles. It affects the nerve fibers and the skin and causes burning that can be painful enough to interfere with everyday life. Shingles, marked by a rash and blisters, is caused by the virus behind chicken pox (varicella zoster). Most people who have…
DetailsPeople who have had a limb amputated often report feeling moderate to severe pain in the area where the limb had been. For many people, this pain decreases with time, but the longer it goes, the more likely it is to stay. Symptoms The reason phantom limb pain happens is that nerve endings at the…
DetailsA central pain syndrome disorder is the result of nervous system malfunction. The neurological condition can develop in people who have Multiple Sclerosis, cancer or brain or spinal cord injuries. People who have had a stroke or a limb amputated may also develop central pain syndrome. Damage to the central nervous system – the brain,…
DetailsWith the surge of new pharmaceuticals on the market aimed at blocking opiate receptors to eliminate dependency, it is more important than ever for people to recognize the potential dangers of precipitated opioid withdrawal without the supervision and guidance of a medical professional. Often times, opioid dependent patients believe that they can detox at home…
DetailsWhat you Need to Know About Sciatic Nerve and Sciatica Pain The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and extends from the low back down the back of both legs. It involves irritation of the roots of the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine. The medical diagnosis for this condition is “radiculopathy.” This…
DetailsThis condition is marked by severe stinging or burning pain and can lead to psychological problems. Arachnoiditis is caused by inflammation of the arachnoid, a membrane that surrounds and protects spinal cord nerves. Symptoms vary widely from person to person but nerves connecting to the lower back or legs are often affected. The pain can…
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