Obesity Archives - Clinical Pain Advisor

Obesity Strongly Linked to Incident Long-Term Prescription Opioid Use

By

Rose Reeb

April 10, 2020

The rising incidence of obesity in the United States may be contributing to the widespread use of long-term prescription opioids for noncancer pain.

Chronic Pain

Rapid Weight Gain During Transition to Adulthood Influences Pain Interference in Chronic Pain

By

Brandon May

August 30, 2019

Obesity and rapid weight gain during the transition to adulthood period may be associated with an increased risk for pain interference in young adults.

Migraine & Headache

NSAID, Metoclopramide Use Associated With Insulin Resistance in Women With Migraine

By

Tyler Rice

May 1, 2019

The use of metoclopramide and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during migraine attacks may be associated with insulin resistance in women with migraine.

Chronic Pain

Depression and Obesity Associated With Chronic Hip Pain

By

Brandon May

February 14, 2019

Depression and obesity may be associated with chronic hip pain.

A doctor takes measurements of an overweight patient.

Fibromyalgia

Weight Loss in Obesity: An Effect on Pain?

By

Jessica Martin

February 7, 2018

Weight loss may result in improved pain, symptom severity, depression, and fibromyalgia scores in patients with obesity.

Migraine & Headache

Impact of Physical Activity on Migraine in Overweight, Obese Women

By

Haymarket Media

February 5, 2018

A large variability in the impact of physical activity on pain during acute migraine attacks was found in women who were overweight and obese.

Bariatric surgery resulted in improved outcomes in weight, cholesterol, and quality of life.

Chronic Pain

Improved Peripheral, Central Pain Sensitization After Bariatric Surgery

By

Jessica Martin

January 30, 2018

Patients who are obese and experience knee pain were found to have improved pressure pain threshold at the patella and the wrist after weight loss associated with bariatric surgery vs medical management.

Colored SEM of adipose tissue showing fat cells

Treatments

Pain Management Challenges In Severely Obese Patients

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

January 26, 2018

Special caution is warranted in the administration of pain treatment to patients with severe obesity, and additional research in this population is needed.