tizanidine
Seems like PCPs are always freaking out about tizanidine. I used it regular in PMR residency without concern and later as a pain physician.
I can understand hypotension risk in the elderly but what other common issues are there?
I saw a 26 yr old today with an early spondy, failed interventions/PT, has leg spasms at tizanidine 4mg QID PRN really helps here, but her PCP is worried about liver damage.....despite never checking LFTs and her having no GI symptoms of any kind.
What real...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bedrock Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Non-compete question
I don't think there's any way around this, but wanted to check and/or get advice. I'm pain/anesthesia boarded but currently doing anesthesia in my current job. Want to leave my current job and switch to a 100% pain position down the road of a center I provide anesthesia at. It is within 10 mi non compete.
It's ridiculous enough for anesthesia but this is for two different specialties. Any experience with how to handle this? Or it is set and stone and no way around it. TIA (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 28, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tizanidine Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
