Chronic Pain Today

What I’m Reading Today:


CT Scanning Could Cause Malfunction of Electronic Medical Devices Quote: “The FDA has issued an alert warning of the possibility that the x-rays used for CT (Computed Tomography) scans may cause some implanted and external electronic medical devices to malfunction. These devices include neurostimulators and implanted or externally worn drug infusion pumps.”



Stress and Chronic Pain Quote “There’s so much going on in the world today that almost everyone is feeling stressed out! Excess emotional stress aggravates chronic pain. So what can you do? Below are a few tips that you can use to lower your stress level “.



The IC Posture Quote “Gaye suggests that strengthening, stretching and good body mechanics are needed in order for the IC patient to get relief from the typical IC pain pattern”.



Defining Fibro Quote “Ever feel like you can’t describe the pain and fatigue you feel? Have trouble pinpointing exactly how you feel? This article, published by CNN, tells the story of Dana Poole, a 31 year old with fibromyalgia. It’s a very interesting and validating article, supported by her doctor’s comments.”



Breakthrough Pain Facts has 52 facts about breakthrough pain, some that I didn’t know about.

Vicodin, or generically known as acetaminophen with hydrocodone, is a schedule III drug.Vicodin is given for pain management and relief to those where the benefits of the drug should outweigh any potential side effects. Hydrocodone is an opiate like narcotic and acetaminophen is an over the counter (Tylenol) pain reliever. The combination of the two show to have more benefits than each alone.

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, vision changes, or mental/mood changes

Serious Side Effects

Changes in urine production, slow or irregular heartbeat, slow or irregular breathing, impaired or restricted hearing

Thanks to the Controlled Substances Act all drugs go into one of five different schedules, or classifications, and is controlled by both the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) and the Department of Justice with the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a general overview of the Schedule V classification and the drugs that it encompasses.

Schedule V

These drugs have an accepted medical use and they are a lesser chance of any side effects or addiction than Shedule IV drugs. These are drugs such as Buprenorphine, Pyrovalerone, and Prescription cough syrup. These drugs are still regulated. They can be prescribed by a doctor and dispersed in a pharmacy with a valid prescription. These can also be refilled with just a phone in and not a written prescription.

Thanks to the Controlled Substances Act all drugs go into one of five different schedules, or classifications, and is controlled by both the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) and the Department of Justice with the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a general overview of the Schedule IV classification and the drugs that it encompasses.

Schedule IV

These drugs have an accepted medical use and they carry a very low chance of addiction or severely limited addicted properties. Some of the drugs in this category are Valium, Xanax, and Phenobarbital. These will be pharmacies and they are available with a valid prescription from a doctor. Not all pharmacies will carry Schedule IV drugs.

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