What is fibromyalgia?

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by aching and pain in muscles, tendons and joints all over the body, especially along the spine. There are measurable changes in body ch[...]

Pain Medication Health Center (2) – COX-2 Inhibitors for Back Pain

On April 7, 2005 the Food and Drug Administration requested that Pfizer suspend sales of Bextra in the United States. As a result, Bextra will no longer be available to patients in the United States. [...]

Pain Medication Health Center (1) – About Celebrex (Celecoxib) COX-2 Inhibitor

Since the September 2004 recall of Vioxx, recent studies have raised questions about the potential side effects of COX-2 inhibitors. For more information, please see Understanding COX-2 Inhibitor Sid[...]

Congratulations on Dr. Patel for his nomination for Physician of the Year!

We are very proud that Dr. Amit Patel has been nominated for Physician of the Year. The Gwinnett Chamber pays tribute to those who are leading the way through innovation, patient and family care, ph[...]

Treatment Option for Neuropathic Pain (5)

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS unit (also called electrotherapy), involves placing an external device over the skin that applies low-voltage electricity via electrodes. General[...]

Treatment Option for Neuropathic Pain (4)

SPINAL CORD STIMULATORS AND PAIN PUMPS – IMPLANTABLE SYSTEMS FOR NEUROPATHY When oral medications and/or nerve blocks do not sufficiently control the pain, advanced pain therapies or implantable sys[...]

Treatment Option for Neuropathic Pain (3)

THERAPEUTIC NERVE BLOCKS FOR NEUROPATHY A nerve block is an injection of an anesthetic directly in the area of the affected nerve. The purpose of a nerve block in treating neuropathic pain is to inter[...]

Treatment Options for Neuropathic Pain (2)

NEUROPATHIC PAIN MANAGEMENT AND MEDICATIONS Given the intense nature of neuropathic pain, medications are frequently a first line of treatment. However, finding an effective medication takes a trial a[...]

Treatment Options for Neuropathic Pain (1)

Treatment Options for Neuropathic Pain (1) Currently there is no proven treatment to prevent or cure neuropathic pain (neuropathy or nerve pain). Instead, the primary goals of treatment are to reduce[...]

Chronic Back Pain Relief: What You May Not Know

Chronic Back Pain Relief: What You May Not Know If you’re suffering from chronic pain, it’s likely that you’ve tried a variety of treatment options as you search for pain relief. To help you ach[...]