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05 Nov

Posted at 16:20h in Orthopedics, Pain Research

Medical Notice: New bladder or bowel-control problems, numbness around the groin or buttocks, or rapidly worsening leg weakness are red-flag symptoms that need emergency medical assessment. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Back pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, or a history of cancer should also be evaluated promptly. This content is for general information only and is not a substitute for an examination by a qualified clinician.

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Pain deep in one buttock that runs down the back of the thigh can make a long drive miserable. Friends and coworkers call that kind of pain sciatica long before anyone examines it. The word points a workup toward a pinched nerve in the lower spine and, often, an MRI of the discs.

The sacroiliac (SI) joint sits where the lower spine meets the pelvis. Pain from that joint can spread into the same areas as a pinched nerve, even when the lumbar discs aren't responsible, and sometimes both problems are present.

17 Sep

Posted at 15:06h in Author Interviews

Addiction Notice: If you or someone you know needs help with substance use, contact SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7) or visit findtreatment.gov. Do not stop using alcohol or other substances abruptly without medical supervision, as withdrawal can be life-threatening.

Discharge from medically supervised withdrawal often comes with a recommendation for continued treatment, commonly described as rehab. What that word covers in practice is less obvious. Comprehensive rehab services describe a bundle of clinical and supportive care delivered in one place over a defined stretch of time, and the contents of that bundle vary more than most families expect. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) notes that treatment for opioid use disorder can occur in different settings, take many forms, and last for varying lengths of time. That variability is important when considering residential treatment. Knowing what sits inside a program makes the difference between an informed choice and a hopeful one.

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