Pain Management as We Age: An Interview with Dr. Denis Patterson

Pain management can be a problem for aging bodies. With the current focus on removing opioids as a go-to solution, doctors are working hard to provide alternatives for their patients. Dr. Denis Patterson is a Board Certified Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine, and Rehabilitation physician and he is the founder and owner of Nevada Advanced Pain Specialists in Reno, Nevada. I’ve had questions for some time about what doctors are suggesting for pain management for aging bodies that may be suffering from old injuries or current issues such as severe arthritic pain, so I asked Dr. Patterson if he would be willing to provide us with information from the perspective of a specialist. He did so in this email interview. Photo: Thinkstock Read full article on HealthCentral about pain management as we age: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol Related articles Interview with Carol Bradley Bursack - Minding Our Elders When One Parent Dies the Other May Need a Caregiver Proper Dementia Diagnosis May Require Referral to Specialist                Related StoriesAncient Technique Shown to Alter Brains of People with MCIThe Aging Digestive System: Maintaining Gut Health As You Age10 Tips to Ease Alzheimer's Sundowning 
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