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Alcohol, drugs, medications and substance involvement

… negatively, with anesthesia or can seriously affect how we manage your pain  after surgery. The improper use of medications or … negatively, with anesthesia or can seriously affect how we manage your pain  after surgery. The improper use of medications or … with anesthesia or can seriously affect how we manage your pain  after surgery. The improper use of medications or …

A new lease on life

… A new lease on life A new lease on life Image Chronic pain tried to alter Micheline Steele’s future. But finding … her time off, this fitness enthusiast started to experience pain in her shoulders and neck that kept increasing in … from a fellow participant about St. Joseph’s Pain & Symptom Management Program. “That was the stroke of luck that …

Creating pharmacists of tomorrow

… for pharmacists focused on outpatient chronic disease management – a growing need with a rapidly rising patient … the pharmacy resident will complete training within the Pain Management Program, Rheumatology Centre, Palliative … offers an intensive focus in interdisciplinary chronic pain management or rheumatology, addressing a critical need …

Creating pharmacists of tomorrow

… for pharmacists focused on outpatient chronic disease management and the critical role of pharmacists in providing … the pharmacy resident will complete training within the Pain Management Program, Rheumatology Centre, Palliative … explains Denise Kreutzwiser, a pharmacist with St. Joseph’s Pain Management Program who led the development of the …

Duloxetine (Cymbalta®)

This is a handout explaining that Duloxetine is a medication that works by increasing the brain levels of two chemical messengers, norepinephrine and serotonin, that help to lessen the intensity of incoming pain signals. It is used to treat pain from damaged nerves, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain, and knee pain due to osteoarthritis. Duloxetine is also used to treat depression and anxiety.

Creating pharmacists of tomorrow

… pharmacy graduates focused on outpatient chronic disease management and the critical role of pharmacists in providing … the pharmacy resident will complete training within the Pain Management Program, Rheumatology Centre, Palliative … explains Denise Kreutzwiser, a pharmacist with St. Joseph’s Pain Management Program who led the development of the new …

Amitriptyline (Elavil®)

This is a handout to explain how Amitriptyline 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.

Nortriptyline (Aventyl®)

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.

Pregabalin (Lyrica®)

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.

The gift of hope

… But this fitness enthusiast started to experience pain in her shoulders and neck that kept getting worse. She found it too painful to cook or clean, let alone go for a bike ride or a … changes.” A referral to St. Joseph’s Pain & Symptom Management Program changed everything for her. Working …

Gabapentin (Neurontin®)

This is a handout to explain that Gabapentin is used to treat pain from damaged nerves (neuropathic pain). It works by dampening the pain signals sent through the body’s nervous system and can also be used in the treatment of seizure disorders.

Abobotulinumtoxin A (Dysport®) for Upper and Lower Limb Spasticity

What is spasticity and how is it typically treated? Spasticity is a neuromuscular condition in which there is an abnormal increase in muscle tone, making the affected body parts stiff and difficult to move. Spasticity is a symptom associated with damage to the brain and/or spinal cord through conditions such as stroke, brain trauma or tumour, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, etc. The presentation of spasticity can range from mild and barely noticeable to very bothersome, which can interfere with daily functioning, hygiene and comfort. Botulinum toxin...

Onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox®) for Upper and Lower Limb Spasticity

What is spasticity and how is it typically treated? Spasticity is a neuromuscular condition in which there is an abnormal increase in muscle tone, making the affected body parts stiff and difficult to move. Spasticity is a symptom associated with damage to the brain and/or spinal cord through conditions such as stroke, brain trauma or tumour, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, etc. The presentation of spasticity can range from mild and barely noticeable to very bothersome, which can interfere with daily functioning, hygiene and comfort. Botulinum toxin...

Making a difference in Palliative Care

… Care at St. Joseph’s Health Care helping patients manage their symptoms due to a serious or life-limiting illness. Carina Jacob, nurse and Palliative Pain and Symptom Management consultant Her experience in … to make a difference.” - Carina Jacob, nurse and Palliative Pain and Symptom Management consultant (PPSMC) Making a …

Concussion/mTBI: Our Team

… education and suggest coping strategies for patients to manage their hearing needs. Audiology assessment and … therapists help patients plan and pace activity and self-manage symptoms. They also work with patients to develop … endurance changes. They can also provide acupuncture for pain, headaches, movement restrictions, dizziness, and …

Venlafaxine XR (Effexor®)

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.

Virtual patient care – the COVID-19 silver lining

… research shows psychotherapy and mental health symptom management are effective through virtual care, Dr. … they are doing so and how patients are benefitting . Pain management:  In the Pain Management Program, each physician has moved their … they are doing so and how patients are benefitting . Pain management:  In the Pain Management Program, each …

Topiramate (Topamax®)

This medication is intended to prevent migraine headaches, treat nerve related pain or control certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy.

Connecting to Care

… and positive attitude, Phil was left with constant pain from five major spinal surgeries and no clear direction … The online therapy, which combines mindfulness-based pain management and practical life applications guided by a … and positive attitude, Phil was left with constant pain from five major spinal surgeries and no clear direction …