Neuropathic pain & treatments/ slide presentation CME

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HI all.... for those who want to really dig into the more technical aspect of Neuropathic pain, it's pathways, treatments, etc... you might want to try this CME (cont.med ed course)... It's outdated as far as credit but if you click each sentence first line.. a slide presentation w. audio, should come up. You do need to be a member of Medscape but if you're not, sign up, it's free, (excellent source for many medical articles) then try these links.

Dee

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/508766

(I'm also putting the index below to give you an idea of what's covered.

Multiple Mechanisms of Neuropathic Pain: Evolving Concepts and Treatments L. Fields, MD, PhDIntroductionNeuropathic Pain: An OverviewThe Irritable Nociceptor HypothesisThe Irritable Nociceptor Hypothesis: Clinical EvidenceThe Irritable Nociceptor Hypothesis: RationaleUsing Pharmacology to Test the Irritable Nociceptor HypothesisConclusions

Therapeutic Options in Neuropathic Pain: Examining the Evidence M. Fishman, MDTreatments for Neuropathic Pain: Anticonvulsants or AntiarrhythmicsAntiepileptics for Neuropathic Pain: Gabapentin and Lamotrigine Anticonvulsants: Adverse EventsPregabalin for Postherpetic Neuralgia and Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Clinical EvidenceAntidepressants and Pain ReliefDuloxetine for Neuropathic PainOther Alternatives: Anticonvulsants, Antiarrhythmics, and Local Anesthetics Venlafaxine for Neuropathic PainMore Alternatives for Neuropathic PainTopical Treatments for Neuropathic Pain: Lidocaine PatchOpioids in Neuropathic Pain: Pros and Cons Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Neuropathic Pain

Beyond Pain: Evaluating and Managing Associated Comorbidities Covington, MDComorbidity With Chronic Pain: IntroductionAssessing Comorbid Symptoms in Patients With Neuropathic PainComorbid Symptoms: Reciprocal Relationships Addiction in Chronic PainComorbidity: DiagnosisNonpharmacologic Treatments for ComorbidityPharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Pain: AntidepressantsPharmacologic Treatment of AnxietyBenzodiazepines, Opioids, and AddictionPharmacologic Treatment of Comorbidity: Conclusions