#Pain Management and Treatment

[scintillatingshortgirl19]

gee i wonder if the issue could be at all related to the fact that the current treatment plan for his chronic pain consists solely of FUCKING IBUPROFEN

[pansyfemme]

i dont want much i just i want to be left to rot

[owlyflufff]

haikyu's dumpster batte is only going to be around 1 hour and 24 minutes, oh it's genuinely bokuakaover

[rosefires20]

The one thing that gets me about the Lord of the Rings movies is how much they fail Faramir's character but manage to really show Boromir's specifically in the extended cuts.

Faramir gets so little time in the movies compared to how much he gets in the books. He is genuinely such a good character in the books and I adore him so much. He has one of the best lines in the series as well that really captures some of the larger themes of the peace.

"I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend." - Faramir in The Two Towers

He is genuinely such a kind man, and in the books, you see that through his actions but also the actions and words of everyone around him. In the books, you get Beregond and Pippin's interactions and conversations where Beregond talks about how much he admires and loves Faramir as his captain and how much he trusts him. Beregond's love and dedication is part of the reason why Denethor's plan to burn him and Faramir alive gets delayed long enough for Pippin to go and get Gandalf and return with enough time to save Faramir at least.

The movie fails so hard because they have Faramir and his group take Frodo and Sam forcefully to Osgiliath and he has a moment with the ring. In the books, before even knowing for sure that Frodo had the ring, he said he would not take it. When it is revealed, he completely denies it and aids Frodo with food and shelter for a bit. The scene of him rejecting the ring especially with the knowledge that it got to his dearly beloved brother is so good and so core to Faramir's character which drives me nuts with how it went down in the movies.

In the books, you also get most of a chapter dedicated to Eowyn and Faramir and their healing journey. There, you also get to see how kind and loving Faramir is as a person with how he respects and interacts with Eowyn. Just god. He's such a good example of the series's gentle masculinity. He parallels Aragorn a lot in it especially since Aragorn is the one who is meant to be king while Faramir had the hearts of the people.

[torchickentacos]

heating pads aren't enough. i need a foreman grill facedown on my abdomen

[neuroticboyfriend]

finally tried hydrocodone for my back pain and THIS is the ~big scary opioids~ they've been talking about?! i know they're still ykno, serious medication but. i. feel. fine! i even took my other medication todayy!? i'd be angry but im honestly just. WHAT. i'm not in pain! yall coulda gave me this YEARS ago but you just didnt! i shouldnt have had to have figured this out all on my own especially with how it coulda easily gone sideways if i didnt have some awareness of what im doing?? fuckkk the war on drugs man. fuck it. shit.

edit: to be clear no i am not prescribed this i found some in the house it aint mine

[astramachina]

when i was forced to get an obgyn i was more than a little spooked when this lady walked in with a tiny gold cross hanging from her neck, but honestly the fact that she has gone above and beyond updating her research and the language she uses? "i know what it's like to be either ignored or have my health written off as me over-exaggerating symptoms, i will NOT let that happen to you" and then proceeding to make sure that my medical notes are absolutely bullet-proof for any fucker who wants to be a slimeball about it? based, actually. this lady does not fuck around.

[voulezloux]

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[faggling]

The worst part of taking an opiate is having to eat something with it

[irlkincourse]

everyday i wake up and all there is is pain

[gotyouanyway]

just remembered i'm like kinda disabled forever

[cosmojjong]

seriously giving up on my hair it makes me want to cry

[nitinkhanna]

Pinched Nerve in The Spine: Radiculopathy - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

The spine consists of several individual bones known as vertebrae. These are interconnected together to form the spine. The spinal cord passes through a central canal in these vertebrae. From the spinal cord, the splitting of nerve roots occurs.

These roots travel between the bones of the spinal and different parts of the body. When the nerve root that leaves the spinal cord to other body parts becomes pinched, irritated, or damaged, it results in a medical condition known as radiculopathy. This condition is also known as a pinched nerve.

Types of Radiculopathy

Depending on where the condition happens in the spine, there are three types of radiculopathy. The symptoms of these types may range from mild to severe in individuals.

Cervical radiculopathy

Occurs due to pressure and compression of the nerve roots in the neck.

This portion of the spinal cord mainly affects the hands, arms, fingers, and shoulders.

Symptoms are usually visible in the hands and arms, which may include weakness or loss of sensation.

Lumbar radiculopathy

Occurs due to pressure and compression of the nerve roots in the lower back.

It may lead to sciatica, a condition that involves radiating pain in the sciatic nerve.

Thoracic radiculopathy

Occurs due to pressure and compression of the nerve roots in the upper back.

Chest pain is common in this condition.

There is a feeling of numbness and pain that moves to the front of the body in patients.

Causes of Radiculopathy and Risk Factors

Here are some of the commonly known causes of radiculopathy and the risk factors associated with it.

Change in size or shift in position of the tissues that surround the nerve root.

Herniated discs, also known as slip discs, are caused by to rupture of soft pads between spinal bones.

Bone spurs, bony outgrowths or projections resulting in constriction of the spinal passage. a condition in which the spaces within the spine get narrow.

Spondylosis is a wear and tear of the spinal disc with age.

Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a vertebra slips out of its normal position onto the bone below it.

Spinal stenosis, narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back.

Sciatica is pain travelling along with the sciatic nerve moving to the back of the thigh into the legs.

Thickening of spinal ligaments.

Spinal infections

Regular improper movements

Cancerous or non-cancerous growth in the spine

Radiculopathy Diagnosis

The diagnosis of radiculopathy begins with the patient giving a brief of their medical history to the doctor.

The doctor will ask questions about the type of symptoms, location of the pain, for how long has the pain been there, and also any other medical conditions which the patient is suffering from.

Once the medical history is known, the physician conducts a physical examination and tests.

This is to check the patient's muscular strength, reflexes, sensation, and also the possibility of any abnormalities.

Physical examination allows the medical practitioner to know the severity of the radiculopathy condition.

It also gives an idea about the location of the nerve root that is affected.

In some cases, radiculopathy diagnosis may require the use of advanced imaging techniques such as CT scan or MRI.

These tests aid in improving the visualization of the area where the problem lies.

In some cases, an expert like Dr Khanna orthopedic surgeon may also conduct a study on nerve conduction or Electromyography (EMG).

These tests help to know whether there is damage to the nerve or the problem is muscular.

Symptoms of Radiculopathy

The pinched nerve roots quickly become inflamed, which may result in the following symptoms:

Shooting pain in the back, legs, arms, and shoulders

Feeling of numbness and tingling sensation in the arms and legs.

Localized neck and back pain

Sharp pain when sitting idle or coughing

Sharp pain with movement

Hypersensitivity

Loss of sensation

Radiating pain in the shoulders

Skin numbness

Muscular weakness

Loss of reflexes

Sciatica

Non-surgical treatment for Radiculopathy

Conservative treatment is usually recommended before surgery. Here are some of the non-surgical treatment options for radiculopathy.

Physical therapy to strengthen the areas of pain.

Limitation or complete elimination of activities that cause radiculopathy pain and stains of the back and neck.

Immobilizing the affected area with

[islakingsblog]

If we talk about the best pain medication after surgery, which would it be? And how can we find a pain management clinic near us? Should I take online pain solution for pain.

For post-surgery pain, the best medication often depends on the type and intensity of pain. Common options include:

Opioids (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone): Effective for severe pain but come with risks like addiction and side effects.

NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen): Good for mild to moderate pain and inflammation, with fewer addiction risks.

Acetaminophen: Often used for mild to moderate pain, either alone or in combination with other medications.

To find a pain management clinic, search online for “pain management clinic near me” or ask your surgeon for recommendations. Online pain management services can be helpful for consultations and ongoing advice but ensure they are from reputable sources and offer tailored care.

[harveylembecks]