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This is a handout to explain that Ketamine is a medication most commonly used as an anesthetic during surgical procedures. At lower doses, ketamine is used to treat certain types of nerve pain that have not responded to other pain management approaches. The most common condition for which IV (intravenous) ketamine infusions are used in the pain clinic is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

This is a handout to explain that a IV Lidocaine Infusion is a local anesthetic used to treat certain nerve pain conditions when the usual nerve pain medications or interventions were unsuccessful. This could be due to a lack of effectiveness or side effects.

This is a fact sheet for Lamotrigine (Lamictal), a drug commonly used to manage epilepsy. This sheet outlines why this medication is prescribed, how it should be used, special precautions, side effects and storage requirements.

This is a handout to learn about how some prescription and over the counter medicines can interfere with your ability to drive safely.

This is a handout to explain how Nortriptyline treats pain by increasing the concentrations of chemical messengers in the nervous system to reduce the pain messages arriving in the brain. The pain is usually described as burning, tingling, shooting, or numb. This medication can be used to treat fibromyalgia and prevent migraine headaches.

List of resources for pain management, including apps, websites, books, community and home-based mental health services

This handout explains that this medication is used to treat pain from damaged nerves (neuropathic pain) and fibromyalgia. Pregabalin works by dampening the pain signals sent through the body’s nervous system.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure used to manage certain types of chronic pain. It uses electrical energy to create heat. The heat damages a small area of nerve tissue causing the pain signals coming from a specific nerve area to become interrupted.

Sacroiliac Joint joint injection involves administration of a local anesthetic (when done as a diagnostic procedure) or a mixture of local anesthetic and an anti-inflammatory medication known as a steroid (when done for treatment purposes). The medication is injected into the capsule of the SI joint.

Bathing and showering after spinal cord injury often requires special devices. The bathroom might need to be modified to fit a wheelchair and other equipment. Being safe while bathing helps prevent injury. Bathrooms can be dangerous because there are many hard and slippery surfaces. When you have poor feeling, water temperature setting may need to be adjusted to prevent burns. Having the right set up helps you stay safe and prevent injuries.

This video discusses questions you may have about sexual health after a spinal cord injury. Run time: 24:14 minutes

This handout describes Tramadol Extended Release. This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

This handout describes Tramadol Immediate Release, which is a medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

This is a handout to explain that Tramadol-Acetaminophen is prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain. It consists of 2 different drugs: tramadol and acetaminophen (Tylenol®). It is an atypical opioid similar to morphine.

This is a handout to explain that Venlafaxine works by increasing the brain levels of 2 chemical messengers, norepinephrine and serotonin, that help to lessen the intensity of incoming pain signals. It can be used to treat pain from damaged nerves, fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety.

This is a handout to explain that a facet join injection can be used to help diagnose the cause and location of pain or to treat pain related to facet joint dysfunction. Facet joint injections can be performed in the neck (cervical), upper back (thoracic), or lower back (lumbar). The exact location at which the procedure is performed at depends on where your pain is coming from. It involves the administration of a local anesthetic (when done as a diagnostic procedure) or a mixture of local anesthetic and an anti-inflammatory medication known as a steroid (when done for treatment purposes).

What is naltrexone? Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, which means it blocks the effects of opioids such as codeine, morphine, oxycodone, etc. Naltrexone was developed to treat opioid addiction. A standard dose to treat opioid addiction is typically 50 mg once daily. A standard dose of naltrexone is also used to treat alcohol dependence, although we do not fully understand how it works to reduce the urge or desire to drink alcohol.

This is a handout to learn about Nabilone, which is a synthetic cannabinoid made by the pharmaceutical industry. It is similar to marijuana (the natural plant) in its actions, but usually has less effect on mood. Nabilone is typically used to treat severe nausea and vomiting associated with certain types of cancer chemotherapy and can be used to stimulate appetite. Nabilone is also used to treat chronic nerve related pain.

This handout explains Tapentadol, which is an Extended Release medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain in adults. Tapentadol is an atypical opioid medication because it has a unique mechanism of action: Tapentadol binds with certain opioid receptors to block pain signals from reaching the brain. This action is similar to that of opioid medications such as morphine. Tapentadol also works by increasing the brain levels of a chemical messenger called norepinephrine. This feature is similar to that of some antidepressant medications used to treat pain.

This handout explains Tapentadol, which is an Immediate Release medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain in adults. Tapentadol is an atypical opioid medication because it has a unique mechanism of action: Tapentadol binds with certain opioid receptors to block pain signals from reaching the brain. This action is similar to that of opioid medications such as morphine. Tapentadol also works by increasing the brain levels of a chemical messenger called norepinephrine. This feature is similar to that of some antidepressant medications used to treat pain.