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Pain (Harm reduction with opioids (Lowest effective dose, Shortest…
Pain
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Clinical Presentation
Sharp, dull, tingling, shock-like, shooting, radiating, burning, vary in location
No obvious signs, but comorbidities often present
Labs
Pain is subjective, no lab to test
Consider vit D, TSH, B12 (specific for neuropathic pain)
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Pathophysiology
Chronic
Adaptive
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Nociceptive process in response to noxious stimuli (temp, chemical, mechanical)
Maladaptive
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Neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, IBS
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Comorbidities
Depression, anxiety, bipolar, IBS, insomnia, DM
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Lifestyle modifications
Exercise, weight loss, diet changes