Archive for October, 2009

October 17, 2009 – Biofeedback for Chronic Pain

Biofeedback is a relatively new and exciting treatment for chronic pain and many other conditions where emotions are involved. The best part about it is that it is chemical and side effect free. Last week I went to a psychologist who specializes in patients with chronic pain. We talked about different treatment options and biofeedback [...]

October 7, 2009 – Narcotic Habituation and Medical Marijuana

As February turned into March I was in more and more pain every day and the painkillers were becoming less and less effective. There were days that I just felt hopeless. Every day was filled with constant pain. By mid March, Vicodin was no longer effective and so my doctor switched me to Percocet. For [...]

October 4, 2009 – My First Visit to the Pain Doctor

Last February my abdominal pain was becoming unbearable and my primary care physician felt uncomfortable prescribing me narcotics for a long period of time. As a result she referred me to a pain management doctor. My insurance was a little sketchy so I had to drive from downtown LA to Pomona to see a doctor [...]