The Fentanyl Advisor

Joint Pain

Creaky, achy joints. A twinge in the knee. A sharp shooting pain from the shoulder to the elbow. No big deal, right?

Wrong. All too often, Read the rest of this entry »

Acute Pain

Acute pain begins suddenly and is usually sharp in quality. It serves as a warning of

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Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain state that usually is accompanied by tissue injury. With neuropathic pain, the nerve fibers Read the rest of this entry »

Children and Pain

Pain in younger patients requires special attention, particularly because young children are not always able to describe Read the rest of this entry »

ISMP and FSF Reports of Deaths and Injuries

As noted by FDA, some patients and their health-care providers may not be fully aware of the dangers of fentanyl patches and the important

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Safe Disposal of Fentanyl Patches

According to the ISMP (Institute for Safe Medication Practices) at least one young child died from a fentanyl patch exposure. The child’s mother, who Read the rest of this entry »

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can persist for long periods and is resistant to most medical treatments which can cause severe problems. It often persists despite Read the rest of this entry »

Burn Pain

Pain management for burns can be difficult since burns differ in type and severity. There are three types of burns: Read the rest of this entry »

Baby Boomers and Pain

Pain is the number one complaint of older Americans, and one in five older Americans takes a painkiller regularly. In 1998, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) issued Read the rest of this entry »

Definition of Pain

Acute pain can last a moment, whereas chronic pain persists for long periods and is resistant to most medical problems. It can cause severe problems. Rarely does acute pain become chronic. Read the rest of this entry »