pain management

World War I Veterans often faced addiction due to prescribed morphine, a tragedy affecting countless lives post-war.

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research finding on toxic exposure, cancer and suicide risk, and alternative treatments for chronic pain.

Columbia VA’s pain program addresses not only the physical aspects but also the emotional and psychological factors.

VA’s TelePain Management program helped Veteran Robert Judge reduce his pain, lose weight and become his old self.

When asked about the overall quality of care HBPC-enrolled Veterans received during the last 30 days of life, 53% of family members gave an overall rating of "excellent," using the Bereaved Family Survey (BFS).

The article discussed the results of an earlier study by Kamdar and colleagues that used photo-elicitation to better understand food insecurity in a group of post 9/11 Veterans with children. The researchers found that food insecurity in Veterans is highly intertwined with physical and mental health, military culture, and lack of basic resources like housing or transportation.

Experts believe the precipitous rise was driven by abuse of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left many drug users feeling isolated and unable to get treatment or other support. Fentanyl is believed to be much more potent than heroin and morphine.

Practicing yoga helps Woodi manage her pain. Now this Army Veteran is less dependent on painkillers, more relaxed, and lives better.

Physical therapy trainee helped a vulnerable Veteran during her first week at VA.

Tai Chi improves aerobic capacity, strength, stress management, quality of life and pain management. Two Veterans explain how it has helped them.

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased concerns among health care professionals about the abuse of opioids by Americans. There is no doubt that the past twelve months have created significant stressors which may impact individuals who must use opioids for pain management and those with substance abuse issues. But Veterans and their families can be assured that VA is a leader in the national effort to reduce opioid dependency and lower opioid prescribing.

Whole health programs at Roseburg VA are centered around what matters to you, not what is the matter with you. Facing your fears can be difficult but this nurse guarantees the process is worth it.