Disability Archives - Clinical Pain Advisor

Lasmiditan May Provide Sustained Freedom From Migraine Pain

By

Tyler Rice

July 31, 2019

Lasmiditan may provide effective acute relief from migraine, with sustained improvements in freedom from pain, most bothersome symptoms, total migraine, and disability.

AHS 2019

Telemedicine Comparable to In-Office Visits for Migraine Follow-Up Care

By

Brandon May

July 18, 2019

Long-term follow-up care for the management of migraine with severe disability using telemedicine was found to have comparable efficacy compared to in-office visits.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity Associated With Greater Health Care Utilization

By

Hannah Dellabella

July 16, 2019

Higher pain intensity may be associated with more condition-specific healthcare utilization and the use of opioids in patients with musculoskeletal pain.

Rheumatology

Pain Interference in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Associated With Pain Intensity, Pain Anxiety

By

Tyler Rice

July 2, 2019

Many patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis may experience pain interference, which can be associated with greater pain intensity, disability, and pain anxiety and less leisure-time activity.

Interventional Pain Management

New SCS System That Adjusts to Spinal Cord Responses Effectively Treats Chronic Pain

By

Clinical Pain Advisor Contributing Writer

June 18, 2019

There were 2 studies examining the efficacy of the Evoke system in patients with chronic pain which indicated significant pain relief.

Migraine & Headache

Spinal Manipulation as an Alternative Therapy for Reducing Migraine Days, Pain, and Disability

By

Clinical Pain Advisor Contributing Writer

June 14, 2019

Researchers found evidence to support the use of spinal manipulation as an alternative therapy to reduce migraine days and pain, but this was limited to 6 randomized clinical trials, so they believe that their results are preliminary.

Chronic Pain

Sickness Absence, Disability Pension in Chronic Pain Greater in Patients With Comorbidities

By

Brandon May

June 14, 2019

In individuals with chronic non-cancer pain who initiated weak or strong opioids, factors associated with higher rates of sickness absence and disability pension include a high number of comorbidities.

More strict control of blood glucose levels can, in some cases, prevent or delay the progression of DPN and may help improve symptoms. Generally, patients with diabetes who are aged 59 and younger and who have no other medical conditions should have a target blood glucose level between 80-120 mg/dL; patients aged 60 and older, or those with other medical conditions, should have a target blood glucose level between 100-140 mg/dL. Patients should be advised to maintain a regimen of physical activity and a healthy diet plan to help reach or maintain a healthy weight. Those who smoke should receive smoking cessation support, and patients should be encouraged to avoid alcohol or drink it in moderation.

Rheumatology

State Data Support Participation in Arthritis-Appropriate Physical Activity Programs

By

Clinical Pain Advisor Contributing Writer

June 3, 2019

Participation of individuals with arthritis in self-management education and evidence-based physical activity may effectively contribute to alleviating pain, increasing functioning and physical activity, and improving quality of life and mood.

Migraine & Headache

Active Trigger Points Associated With Pain, Disability in Plantar Heel Pain

By

Hannah Dellabella

May 24, 2019

A higher number of active trigger points was found to be associated with increased pain and related disability in patients with plantar heel pain.

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Migraine & Headache

Headache in the ED: Overview and Expert Interview

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

May 10, 2019

Researchers found data that showed, after consultation with an expert, optimal prevention of migraine headaches for patients who present in the emergency department includes both antiseizure medications, specifically, divalproex sodium, sodium valproate, or topiramate, and β-blockers, namely, metoprolol, propranolol, and timolol. In addition, triptans are suggested, as well as antidepressants, amitriptyline, and venlafaxine.