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End Your Neck Pain Nightmare

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Discover proven non-surgical treatments and therapy for chronic neck pain in Parma, Ohio at Cleveland Pain Specialists.

Risk of Sleep Apnea Increased with Use of Opiate Medications

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According to a recent article in Pain Medicine, Dr. Lynn Webster found that sleep disordered breathing was common in chronic pain patients taking prescribed opiates. There was also a direct relationship between central sleep apnea and methadone when combined with benzodiazepines. Opiates are used for severe and intractable pain in patients who have not responded to […]

Cost Effective Treatment of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

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Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), when combined with conventional medication management, is a cost-effective approach to treating pain resulting from a failed back surgery. The use of Spinal Cord Stimulation has been shown to decrease the medication costs associated with chronic opioid therapy, according to a study presented to the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research in 2013. […]

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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Currently there are an estimated 10 million people in the United States that suffer from knee osteoarthritis. It is one of the most common causes of disability in the United States. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the five leading causes of disability among both men and women. […]

Peripheral Neuropathy Diet

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There are many foods that aggravate peripheral neuropathy. Foods like gluten, refined grains, added sugar, saturated fat, and alcohol can all cause damage to peripheral nerves. Gluten: If you have a gluten allergy, celiac disease, consumption of gluten can trigger or worsen your symptoms. Common sources of gluten include all food containing white, wheat, cake, or baking […]