Dive into the world of chronic pain management and explore alternative treatments for chronic pain with the Speaking Out on Pain Management Podcast. Each episode offers a fresh perspective from doctors, nurses, counselors and everyday pain-sufferers on the front lines of treating and living with chronic pain. New episodes available on the second Wednesday of each month until December. Produced by Telligen, the Quality Innovation Network for Colorado, Illinois and Iowa.
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Alternative Methods to Pain Management through Oxygen Ozone Injection Therapy
Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
Dr. Bleiweiss graduated from Boston University and New York University School of Medicine and he has been treating patients seeking relief from chronic and acute pain and injuries for over 30 years through minimally invasive yet very effective procedures. His expert diagnostic skills, advanced testing methods and solid clinical judgement consistently result in patient satisfaction with dramatic results.
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Expert Guidance for Effective Management and Appropriate Monitoring of Patients With Pain
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Expert insights on safe opioid practices and current Federal and State regulations, national guidelines, and professional organization and medical specialty guidelines on treating pain and prescribing opioids.
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FAQs: Individualizing Pain Treatment Plans
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29:18Listen as Vanila M. Singh, MD, MACM, and Theresa Mallick-Searle,MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC, provide thoughtful answers and clinical insights to audience questions that were submitted at a recent webinar about developing individualized pain treatment plans. Topics covered in this podcast include risk assessment, navigating the balance between “law enforcem…
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Patient Voice: Navigating Pain Treatment
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25:32Listen as Vanila Singh, MD, MACM, speaks with Maggie Buckley, a woman with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and chronic pain, about her experience with pain therapies and different healthcare professionals over the years. They have an enlightening discussion about the challenges both patients and healthcare professionals face in optimizing pain management, w…
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Q&A: What All Practitioners Should Know About Mechanisms and Assessment of Pain
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29:18Listen as Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, answers the most pressing questions from the first live webinar of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative, “What All Practitioners Should Know About Mechanisms and Assessment of Pain.” Presenter: Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C Physician Assistant West Forsyth Pain Management Winston-Salem, North Carolina This activ…
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Patient and Provider Perspectives on Opioid Pain Treatment Plans
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31:05Listen as Stefan Kertesz, MD, MSc, and Kate M. Nicholson, JD, provide unique healthcare professional and patient perspectives on opioid tapering in the setting of chronic pain management. Their conversation includes commentary on the impact of the 2016 and 2022 CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for pain, the importance of informed consent, and…
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Q&A: Therapeutic Options for Pain Management
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30:25Listen as Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP; Andrew Friedman, MD; and Mark Queralt, MD, answer the most pressing questions from 2 live webinars covering nonpharmacologic, nonopioid, and opioid pharmacologic options for pain management. These webinars are part of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative and are titled, “Managing Pain: A Focus o…
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Patient and Provider Perspectives: Opioid Use Disorder and Dependency
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29:38In this episode, Michael Sprintz, DO, DFASAM, and Tia, a patient and advocate, talk about their experiences with opioid use disorder, pain, and the road to recovery. This podcast aims to differentiate opioid dependency from opioid use disorder, decrease the stigma of opioid misuse, and encourage those affected by it to seek treatment. The informati…
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Answering Your Questions About Naloxone and Opioid Management
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14:15Listen as Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, and Chin Hwa (Gina) Dahlem, PhD, FNP-C, answer audience questions that were submitted at the June 2023 webinar titled, “Safe and Smart: Teaching Patients About Safe Opioid Practices.” Their answers cover topics including how to conduct a pill count and cost concerns regarding naloxone. Presenters: Chin Hwa (Gina) D…
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Coming Soon! Patient-Centered Pain Management: An Expert’s Guide to Safe, Effective, and Appropriate Care for Patients With Pain
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1:45Listen as Lisa Phipps, PharmD, PhD, provides an overview of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative, “Patient-Centered Pain Management: An Expert’s Guide to Safe, Effective, and Appropriate Care for Patients With Pain.” This yearlong educational program will bring you complimentary live webinars, on-demand videos, podcasts, decision tools, a…
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Managing Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: Interprofessional Case Discussions
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23:43In this episode, Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM, and Sung Cheol Kim, MSN, PMHNP-BC, have an interprofessional discussion of patient cases centered on managing opioid use disorder (OUD). The experts cover both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options, including comparisons of the medications available for OUD. Throughout the discussion, list…
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Management Strategies for Opioid Use Disorder: Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Approaches
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18:55In this episode, Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM, provides information on both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment options for patients with opioid use disorder. Listeners will gain an understanding of the available counseling programs and medications for opioid use disorder—methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone—including the patient scenari…
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In this episode, Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM, discusses the complexities of substance use disorder. He details the neurobiology of addiction, emphasizing that developing a substance use disorder is a brain disease, not a personal choice. Listen in as Dr Weaver provides information on risk factors and screening tools for substance use disorders, as w…
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Understanding Addiction: An Interprofessional Case Discussion
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14:24In this episode,Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM, and Sung (Sunny) Cheol Kim, MSN, PMHNP-BC, have an interprofessional discussion of patient cases centered on substance use disorders. Each expert provides a real-world case example from their practice and weighs in on the importance of educating all healthcare professionals on screening and management pra…
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Working With Pain Specialists: An Interprofessional Case Discussion
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19:15In this episode,Ameet Nagpal MD, MS, MEd, and Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP,discuss the complexities of pain management and the important roles of primary care providers and pain specialists in caring for patients with chronic pain. Listen as they go through a case example to provide insight on the common scenario of inheriti…
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Navigating Naloxone: A Conversation With Patients and Caregivers
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21:23In this episode, Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP, provides an overview of the life-saving drug naloxone. She discusses its pharmacology, clinical indications, and key role in situations where opioids are prescribed and overdose is possible. Listen as she demonstrates how to discuss naloxone with patients in a nonjudgmental, informative manner. Pre…
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In this episode, Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, sheds light on the opioid crisis in the United States. She brings attention to the fact that prescription pain medications can be a gateway to substance misuse and opioid use disorder not just for the individuals who were prescribed the medication, but also for those around them—emphasizing the importance of…
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Maximizing Safety and Effectiveness When Prescribing Opioids for Pain
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11:15In this episode, Andrew Friedman, MD, provides an overview of safe and effective opioid prescribing for patients with pain and walks through key points of opioid prescribing from the initial to final stages. Listen as he discusses development of a treatment plan and opioid selection, followed by tips for medication initiation and acute monitoring. …
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In this episode, Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP, and Andrew Friedman, MD, host a discussion of 2 patients who are receiving opioid therapy. The first case details a patient with restless legs syndrome who was prescribed tramadol by his previous provider; he now presents with complaints of constipation and headache. Dr Catanzano provides valuable …
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Considerations When Starting an Opioid: Patient and Provider Shared Responsibilities
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13:44In this episode, Erik Shaw, DO, FAAPMR, discusses factors that should be reviewed before starting treatment with an opioid, as well as details on patient and provider responsibilities with opioid therapy. Listen as Dr Shaw interviews a patient with chronic pain to demonstrate application of these concepts in clinical practice. Presenter: Erik Shaw,…
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Considerations When Starting an Opioid for Chronic Pain
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11:45In this episode, Erik Shaw, DO, FAAPMR, discusses factors that should be reviewed before starting treatment with an opioid and during follow-up appointments. Listen as Dr Shaw details both patient and prescriber responsibilities in opioid therapy initiation and maintenance, as well as strategies for setting appropriate goals with opioid therapy. Pr…
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Interprofessional and Multidisciplinary Pain Management
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22:40From Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP; Andrew Friedman, MD; and Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, this episode provides an informational discussion on incorporating interprofessional and multidisciplinary care into the management of patients experiencing pain. Listen as these healthcare professionals go through case examples of patients experiencing chronic …
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Pharmacologic Approaches in Pain Management: Opioid Analgesics
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19:30From Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP, this episode delves into opioid options for pain management. Listen as Dr Catanzano provides information on the indications and mechanisms of action of opioid medications, including tips for converting dosages among medications, recognizing adverse events, and discussion of short-acting vs long-acting formulat…
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Pharmacologic Approaches in Pain Management: Nonopioid Analgesics
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23:12From Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP, this episode delves into nonopioid options for pain management. Listen as Dr Catanzano provides information on the available nonopioid medications, including valuable details on their indications, mechanisms of action, contraindications, and adverse event profiles. The episode ends with an overview of factors …
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Nonpharmacologic Approaches for Pain Management
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15:28From Theresa Mallick-Searle, MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC, this episode presents a discussion of the various nonpharmacologic approaches that are available for pain management. Listen as Ms Mallick-Searle provides an overview of the available nonpharmacologic approaches to pain management, including details on cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis, patient…
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From Theresa Mallick-Searle, MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC, a concise presentation on pain assessment. In this episode, Ms Mallick-Searle provides an overview of the different types of pain before going on to explain how to assess which type of pain your patient is experiencing and how it can affect their life—both physically and emotionally. She then discus…
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Risk Factors for Misuse, Abuse, and Substance Use Disorder
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14:41From Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, and the Opioid REMS Education Initiative, an overview of the substance misuse, abuse, and use disorder. Ms Zimmerman reviews the definitions, diagnostic criteria, and risk factors for these 3 conditions. This episode also covers risk assessment tools for stratifying patients and monitoring medication use. Also featured …
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REMS Opioid Education Initiative Trailer
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1:22Listen as Lisa Phipps, PharmD, PhD, provides a concise overview of the REMS Opioid Education Initiative, offered in partnership by Clinical Care Options, the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. This 10-module initiative will release new content each month to provide valuable education o…
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Neuropathic Pain: Medical and Patient Perspectives
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16:01From Erik Shaw, DO, FAAPMR, and the Opioid REMS Education Initiative, an introduction to neuropathic pain and expert insight on differentiating peripheral vs central neuropathic pain and recognizing the signs, symptoms, and pathophysiology of each. This episode also features an interview with a standardized patient who has been experiencing chronic…
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Nociceptive Pain: Medical and Patient Perspectives
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15:35From Theresa Mallick-Searle MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC, and the Opioid REMS Education Initiative, an introduction to nociceptive pain and expert insight on recognizing the signs, symptoms, and pathophysiology of somatic and visceral nociceptive pain. This episode also features an interview with a standardized patient who has been experiencing chronic seve…
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The Need for Comprehensive Pain Education
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17:33From Erik Shaw, DO, FAAPMR, and the Opioid REMS Education Initiative, an introduction to pain and pain management. In this podcast, Dr. Shaw provides an overview of the different types of pain, including their physiology, their psychological burden, and the transition from acute to chronic pain. Also discussed are the various available pain managem…
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Ozone Disc Injections for the Treatment of Herniated Discs and Why it is the Best Treatment Option
Ozone disc injections can be considered the best treatment option for herniated discs because there is no risk of surgery, and no significand downtime. The herniated portion of the disc is injected with ozone to take the pressure off the nerves.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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Upstream anti-aging treatments treat the source of aging to slow it down. After carefully reducing the zombie cells in our body, doctors can treat patients with Vsel treatments, NAD infusions, and anti-aging supplements such as pterostilbene and peptides.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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Senescent cells don't function like normal cells, don't die off or get replaced by new cells. These cells disrupt normal cellular function and can accelerate the aging process. Doctors can administer supplements that will rid the body of these cells.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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Regenerative medicine treatments such as medical ozone injections, peptide injections and PRP have the ability to increase the number of hairs per follicle and strengthen the hair follicle to restore hair growth and help prevent further hair loss.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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Stem cell treatments can help treat and heal osteoarthritis of the knee by extracting stem cells from a known supply in the body and injecting them directly into the knee to help the knee joint repair.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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Stem cell treatments can stop the degenerative disc process by extracting stem cells from a known supply in the body and injecting them into a spinal disc. The stem cells help the disc heal, repair and potentially reverse the effects of the disease.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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The goal of regenerative medicine is to restore structure and function of damaged tissues and organs. There are four main non-cellular treatments that use biologic agents rather than stem cells to activate the body's repair system to regenerate tissue.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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Stem cell treatments can be used to induce hair follicles, rejuvenate the skin and improve brain function. After a patient is healthy and fully evaluated, the outpatient stem cell treatment is performed and the patient is followed up on by the doctor.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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Unexpected Ties Between Mental Health and Pain Management
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14:10Studies show that patients with chronic mental health challenges are at risk for chronic medical conditions and pain. In fact, those studies have shown that anywhere from 30-50% of chronic pain sufferers also deal with depression and anxiety. Join our host Jennifer Winkler today as she deep dives with experienced Nurse Practitioner Joan Kitten on t…
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The goal of regenerative medicine is to restore structure and function back to damaged tissues and organs in the body. From everything like hair regrowth to improved brain function, regenerative medicine helps the body heal itself naturally.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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Episode 4 - Pain Assessments: A Patient Experience and What The Dr Recommends
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16:33Latest episode of Speaking Out on Pain Management
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Oxygen-ozone injection therapy helps alleviate pain from disc herniations, neck and back pain, and painful joint and muscle conditions. The simple out-patient procedure is extremely effective at relieving pain with no adverse side effects.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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Tips on Combatting the Patient, Provider, and Pharmacist Disconnect for Opioid Prescriptions
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29:15Join Telligen host Sandy Swallow, Program Specialist, for the next episode of the Telligen QIN Speaking out on Pain Management podcast series. Today’s focus is on care coordination between providers from various settings when prescribing controlled substances such as opioids. Licensed clinical pharmacists Craig Logemann, UnityPoint Clinics, and Bre…
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Taking a thorough medical history of a patient and asking specific questions about their condition helps to pinpoint the source of their pain so it can be treated properly. Dr. Bleiweiss reviews each test, exam, and X-ray to determine the best treatment.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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Oxygen ozone injection therapy is often described by many as “a miracle treatment.” Most patients seek this treatment as a last resort so when they experience remarkable improvement after one treatment, they categorize oxygen ozone therapy as a miracle.Bởi Warren J. Bleiweiss, M.D.
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