Pain in the United States A new analysis of data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) has found that most American adults have experienced some level of pain, from brief to more lasting (chronic) pain, and from relatively minor to more severe pain. The analysis helps to unravel the complexities of a Nation in pain. It found that an estimated 25.3 million adults (11.2 percent) experience chronic pain—that is, they had pain every day for the preceding 3...
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Welcome to Center for Complex Conditions of RI
1. Examining abdominal pain in EDS with Pradeep Chopra, MD
2. Examining head, spine and chest in EDS with Pradeep Chopra, MD
Our congratulations to Dr Pradeep Chopra for the following:
- Lifetime Achievement by the Dysautonomia Support Network. The award is given to the health care provider who has spent a lifetime of distinguished service to the development of their specialty, contributed significantly to the development of the field and has served above and beyond the requirements of their job. 2019
- 2018 Honor awarded for contribution to CRPS community by CRPS Forum, an International non-profit organization for CRPS
- Humanitarian Award, Dysautonomia Support Network. The award was created to recognize outstanding physicians who’s practice of medicine and sense of altruism has made the world a better place. Someone who has dedicated to improving the quality of patients lives and inspired others to greater heights.2019
- Trailblazer award, Dysautonomia Support Network. The award is give annually to the physician, from any specialty, who demonstrate creative initiative, identify new, creative solution to problems, embody strong work ethics, honesty and integrity, works collaboratively with others to achieve goals and establish long-term vision and strategy 2019
- Appointment as Honorary President
GERSED (Groupe d’Etude et de Recherche du syndrome d’Ehlers-Danlos), Belgium
International group for research in EDS and its associated conditions. 2019
Pain Matters - Dr. Chopra’s Blog
Pain Management History
By Pradeep Chopra, M.D.
/ October 2, 2017
Pain Management History from the National Institute of Health (NIH): Early Greeks and Romans advanced the idea that the brain played a role in producing the perception of pain. In the 19th century, physician-scientists discovered that opiates such as morphine could relieve pain and chemist Felix Hoffmann developed aspirin from a substance in willow bark. Aspirin remains the most commonly used pain reliever. The French physician, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, proclaimed in 1931 that, “Pain is a more terrible lord of...
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What Is Chronic Pain and Why Is It Important?
By Pradeep Chopra, M.D.
/ October 2, 2017
What Is Chronic Pain and Why Is It Important? Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than 3 to 6 months. It’s a very common problem. Results from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey show that: About 25.3 million U.S. adults (11.2 percent) had pain every day for the previous 3 months. Nearly 40 million adults (17.6 percent) had severe pain. Individuals with severe pain had worse health, used more health care, and had more disability than those with less severe pain. While acute pain...
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The EDS Society 2017 Global Learning Conference
By Pradeep Chopra, M.D.
/ September 18, 2017
It was wonderful to see so many new faces at The EDS Society 2017 Global Learning Conference. I met some wonderful people Everybody was super nice and wanted to learn about how they can help themselves. A special shout out to little Julia who is an amazing little girl. I hope the information I gave you helps, Julia, if you are reading this. I have included a link to my slides. My apologies that I could not finish the presentations...
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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome part 1
By Pradeep Chopra, M.D.
/ September 18, 2017
Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue (HDCT) is defined by the conglomeration of generalized Joint Hypermobility (JHM), widespread fatigue, joint instability including recurrent subluxations and dislocations, musculoskeletal pain, chronic arthralgia, abnormal stature, early onset osteoarthritis, easy fragile fractures, cardiovascular, autonomic, ocular, dental, visceral, auditory, skin, ligament, tendon abnormalities (12, Castori, 13, Hakim). Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue (HDCT) consists of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Marfan’s syndrome, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Stickler Syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome and other connective tissue disorder. Of these Ehlers Danlos Syndrome...
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