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Meaningful and actionable change

… Research Centre to explore the connections between chronic pain and mental health conditions to better support Canada’s … with degenerative disc disease and uncompromising chronic pain that continues today. For this husband, father of six … it’s so bad, I’m completely hunched over.” Trying to manage both health conditions, inspired Burgess to get …

Your donations advanced mental health care

… five major spinal surgeries, Phil was left with constant pain and no clear direction on next steps for his physical … People with physical symptoms of chronic diseases, chronic pain and the effects of injury are also more likely to … The online therapy—which combines mindfulness-based pain management and practical life applications guided by a …

Type 1 Diabetes: Understanding your diabetes

… better and living a longer, healthier life.  It is a manageable disease especially when you have the right tools, … life. The cause of type 1 is still unknown. It can be well managed by healthy eating, exercise, blood glucose testing … (a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis) Loss of coordination Pain in the abdomen Shaking Slurred speech Unconsciousness …

Transforming frontline care

… support – to improve screening in long-term care for a painful muscle condition called spasticity “The thing about … injury. This increased muscle tone can cause sudden spasms, pain, and difficulty moving or controlling the affected … activities challenging. Fortunately, this condition can be managed with physical therapy, medications or even …

Rebuilding through care and connection

… Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) program. iCBT empowers people to manage their mental health and physical symptoms from the … to do a lot of the things they used to. They need help to manage those emotions and thoughts, accept those changes and … CBT assignments and connection to a care provider with pain management tools. During the pandemic, the team also …

Surviving COVID-19 – the recovery reality

… brain fog, lung capacity, gastrointestinal episodes, pain, and more are only now easing sufficiently to resume … headaches, altered sense of smell, ongoing chest pain, or other symptoms.” Patients are seen in person at St. … Among a small army of experts helping Wendi Heal manage and recover from the lingering symptoms of COVID-19 …

Finding her niche, discovering her passion

… the pharmacy resident completes core training within the Pain Management Program, Rheumatology Centre, Palliative Care … With a particular intertest in psychiatry, chronic pain and women’s health, she looks forward to “exploring all … the pharmacy resident completes core training within the Pain Management Program, Rheumatology Centre, Palliative …

Tapentadol Immediate Release (Nucynta IR®)

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.

Facet Joint Injection

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).

Tapentadol Extended Release (Nucynta ER®)

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.

Stellate Ganglion Block

This handout explains a procedure which can be used to diagnose sympathetically mediated pain. A stellate ganglion block is also commonly used to treat pain of the head, neck and upper limbs resulting from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The goal of the procedure is to help the patient participate in restorative therapy (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise) and achieve functional improvement.

IV Lidocaine Infusion

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.

Gastroenterology Program

… wall by means of an electric current. You should feel no pain during removal of the polyp. Polyps are usually removed … trouble swallowing, vomiting, bleeding, abdominal pain or abnormalities supsected by X-ray. A gastroscopy may … and rectum. While an EUS can help to evaluate and manage benign disease it is most frequently used to diagnose …

Profiles of psychology staff

… multidisciplinary treatment approaches for chronic pain patients, assessment and treatment of depression … Research Interests: Multidisciplinary treatment of chronic pain, variables predicting treatment outcome/adherence, … with rheumatological conditions, sessions on stress management, relaxation training, electromyography …

Best Foot Forward

… has offered a lifeline to patients, helping them to avoid painful foot ulcers and lower limb amputation. Heidi Smith, … supports individuals facing challenges that make diabetes management more complex, including financial difficulties, … has offered a lifeline to patients, helping them to avoid painful foot ulcers and lower limb amputation. Heidi Smith, …

Flourishing in the face of adversity

… support and guidance to staff, physicians and the Pandemic Management Team.  Demonstrating  tremendous empathy, they … Coordinator, Spiritual Care Denise Kreutzwiser, pharmacist, Pain Management Program, St. Joseph’s Hospital Infection … for Forensic Mental Health Marilyn Hill, psychologist, Pain Management Program, St. Joseph’s Hospital Wendy Reed, …