EPISODE · Dec 4, 2023 · 1H 8M
The Latest in Pain Management and Therapeutics with Dr. Andrea Furlan MD Phd Ep. 115
from Friendly Pharmacy 5 · host Lindsay Dixon
In this episode Physician and Pain Specialist Dr. Andrea Furlan reveals effective strategies for preventing and treating chronic pain with Dr. Andrea Furlan MD Phd. We also also discuss important considerations regarding the role of medication in both acute and chronic pain, including opioids, and how to approach proper tapering of opioids when appropriate. Would you like to sponsor the Friendly Pharmacy 5 Channel? Please reach out: [email protected] *Email to receive 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain Journal (PDF: Proof of purchase required): [email protected] Dr. Furlan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAndreaFurlan Dr. Furlan also reveals how lifestyle changes, such as exercise, healthy eating habits, and even certain supplements can positively impact chronic pain. This interview is a must-watch for both patients and healthcare professionals alike and will be an excellent resource for anyone seeking to learn more about pain, as well as how to prevent and alleviate chronic pain and thus improve their quality of life. CHAPTERS: 00:00 How Dr. Andrea Furlan's journey to online education 02:18 The Universal Problem of Pain 03:19 The Difference Between Acute and Chronic pain 07:42 Chronic Pain and Nociplastic Pain Diagnostics 10:53 Common Myths about Pain 13:41 Non-Drug Tools for Pain 13:53 The 3 Types of Pain 18:01 Chronic Pain, Depression, and Anxiety 22:45 Neuropathic Circuits and Pain Memory 24:15 Appropriate use of Medication for Pain 28:05 Opioids and Pain 34:00 TENS machines and Endogenous Opioids 35:34 Opioid Tapering 37:38 How to Explain Pain to your Doctor 40:46 Placebos and Pain Management 43:53 Nerve Pain Treatment Challenges 47:40 Why does COLD worsen pain? 50:18 How ICE helps with pain 51:12 How to exercise if you have Fibromyalgia 53:34 Can Tramadol permanently change your brain? 54:10 Managing Opioid tolerance or dependence 55:53 The Stigma surrounding Chronic Pain 57:03 Sleep Apnea and Opioids 57:46 Complications from Chronic Opioid Use 01:00:00 Pain education in healthcare 01:00:55 Vitamins and Supplements for Pain 01:04:33 Magnesium and Pain 01:06:00 8 Steps to Conquer Pain Dr. Andrea Furlan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and a Staff Physician and Senior Scientist at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. She is also a Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health in Toronto. Lindsay Dixon is a Pharmacist from British Columbia, Canada. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in Pharmacotherapy. Lindsay has over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management. Her passion lies in preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education. Lindsay the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently awarded the Raise Your Voice Award from Canadian Practice & Business Magazine in November of 2022. Lindsay is also certified in Palliative Care through the University of Victoria. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LindsayDixon To see some of my favourite products, please visit this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/friendlypharmacy5 (As an Amazon Associate, Lindsay earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the post above, you are helping Lindsay to maintain this channel.) SUBSCRIBE TO THE FRIENDLY PHARMACY 5 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/FriendlyPharmacy5 WEBSITE: www.friendlypharmacy5.com MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected] FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/FriendlyPharmacy5https://www.instagram.com/friendlypharmacy5/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/LindsayDixonFP5 DISCLAIMER: Friendly Pharmacy 5 medical videos are for medical education, and are NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor. #podcast #painmanagement #chronicpain
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In this episode Physician and Pain Specialist Dr. Andrea Furlan reveals effective strategies for preventing and treating chronic pain with Dr. Andrea Furlan MD Phd. We also also discuss important considerations regarding the role of medication in both acute and chronic pain, including opioids, and how to approach proper tapering of opioids when appropriate. Would you like to sponsor the Friendly Pharmacy 5 Channel? Please reach out: [email protected] *Email to receive 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain Journal (PDF: Proof of purchase required): [email protected] Dr. Furlan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAndreaFurlan Dr. Furlan also reveals how lifestyle changes, such as exercise, healthy eating habits, and even certain supplements can positively impact chronic pain. This interview is a must-watch for both patients and healthcare professionals alike and will be an excellent resource for anyone seeking to learn more about pain, as well as how to prevent and alleviate chronic pain and thus improve their quality of life. CHAPTERS: 00:00 How Dr. Andrea Furlan's journey to online education 02:18 The Universal Problem of Pain 03:19 The Difference Between Acute and Chronic pain 07:42 Chronic Pain and Nociplastic Pain Diagnostics 10:53 Common Myths about Pain 13:41 Non-Drug Tools for Pain 13:53 The 3 Types of Pain 18:01 Chronic Pain, Depression, and Anxiety 22:45 Neuropathic Circuits and Pain Memory 24:15 Appropriate use of Medication for Pain 28:05 Opioids and Pain 34:00 TENS machines and Endogenous Opioids 35:34 Opioid Tapering 37:38 How to Explain Pain to your Doctor 40:46 Placebos and Pain Management 43:53 Nerve Pain Treatment Challenges 47:40 Why does COLD worsen pain? 50:18 How ICE helps with pain 51:12 How to exercise if you have Fibromyalgia 53:34 Can Tramadol permanently change your brain? 54:10 Managing Opioid tolerance or dependence 55:53 The Stigma surrounding Chronic Pain 57:03 Sleep Apnea and Opioids 57:46 Complications from Chronic Opioid Use 01:00:00 Pain education in healthcare 01:00:55 Vitamins and Supplements for Pain 01:04:33 Magnesium and Pain 01:06:00 8 Steps to Conquer Pain Dr. Andrea Furlan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and a Staff Physician and Senior Scientist at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. She is also a Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health in Toronto. Lindsay Dixon is a Pharmacist from British Columbia, Canada. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in Pharmacotherapy. Lindsay has over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management. Her passion lies in preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education. Lindsay the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently awarded the Raise Your Voice Award from Canadian Practice & Business Magazine in November of 2022. Lindsay is also certified in Palliative Care through the University of Victoria. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LindsayDixon To see some of my favourite products, please visit this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/friendlypharmacy5 (As an Amazon Associate, Lindsay earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the post above, you are helping Lindsay to maintain this channel.) SUBSCRIBE TO THE FRIENDLY PHARMACY 5 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/FriendlyPharmacy5 WEBSITE: www.friendlypharmacy5.com MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected] FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/FriendlyPharmacy5https://www.instagram.com/friendlypharmacy5/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/LindsayDixonFP5 DISCLAIMER: Friendly Pharmacy 5 medical videos are for medical education, and are NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor. #podcast #painmanagement #chronicpain
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