Author: Dr. Andrea Furlan
On December 7, 2023, the World Health Organization released the guideline for non-surgical management of chronic primary low back pain in adults in primary and community care settings. LINK to the Guideline here: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240081789 The purpose of the guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations on nonsurgical interventions for chronic primary LBP (CPLBP) in adults, including older people, that can be delivered in primary and community care settings to improve CPLBP-related health and well-being outcomes. For this reason, the guideline does not consider interventions typically delivered in secondary or tertiary care settings (e.g. surgical or other invasive procedures) or workplace interventions.…
In this video, Doctor Andrea Furlan answers 10 common questions about pregabalin: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Q1 Are pregabalin and gabapentin the same? 01:35 Q2 What is the correct dose of pregabalin? 02:32 Q3 How does pregabalin work for pain? 04:13 Q4 What class of drug is pregabalin? 04:32 Q5 What to do when pregabalin doesn’t work for pain? 08:01 Q6 Does pregabalin cause damage to liver or kidney? 08:35 Q7 Will pregabalin make you sleepy or cause weight gain?? 09:02 Q8 Can you drive or take pregabalin with alcohol? 09:23 Q9 Is pregabalin good for anxiety? 10:26 Q10 Why pregabalin…
In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan explains what is capsaicin and how it can be used to treat some types of chronic pain such as arthritis, neuropathic pain and post-herpetic neuralgia. There are topical creams and patches containing capsaicin. The discovery of the TRPV1 receptor was possible due to the experiments with capsaicin. Chapters in this video: 00:00 2021 Nobel Prize of Medicine 01:08 Skin receptors 02:42 TRPV1 receptor 03:07 Capsaicin 05:52 Therapeutic uses of capsaicin 08:46 Contra-indications of capsaicin Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAndreaFurlan #drAndreaFurlan #DrFurlan #DoctorFurlan Let’s meet on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.andrea.furlan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.andrea.furlan Twitter: https://twitter.com/adfurlan LinkedIn:…
In this video, Doctor Andrea Furlan answers 10 common questions about gabapentin: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Q1 How does gabapentin work? 05:35 Q2 What is the proper dose? 07:18 Q3 Can take with other painkillers? 07:43 Q4 Why do they give before surgery? 09:34 Q5 Is it different from pregabalin? 10:03 Q6 Can it cause weight gain? 10:20 Q7 Can I drive? 11:10 Q8 Do I need to stop alcohol? 11:34 Q9 Is it good for anxiety and insomnia? 12:44 Q10 Can people abuse gabapentin? To read the script of this video, visit my Medium story here: https://dr-andreafurlan.medium.com/gabapentin-is-not-a-panacea-356e2d5ea162?sk=58c68836686c02cabadf69125880edc5 Subscribe to this…
Which one is better for chronic pain? Opioids or cannabis? Watch this video to learn more about this topic. Dr. Furlan is a pain specialist in Toronto Canada. She is a physiatrist (specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation). She holds a medical degree from the University of Sao Paulo and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto. She has 30 years of experience helping people with chronic pain to get better quality of life. To purchase any product mentioned by Dr. Furlan in these videos, check this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.andreafurlan As an Amazon Associate, Dr. Furlan earns from qualifying purchases.…
Download the handout at: https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/nutrition In this video, we’re going to talk about neuropathic pain and how the food in your diet can help to relieve it. We’ll also discuss the importance of omega-3s and how they can help to improve your health. If you’re suffering from neuropathic pain, this video is for you! We’ll discuss the causes of neuropathic pain, how diet can help to relieve it, and the benefits of omega-3s. We’ll also talk about the importance of a healthy diet and the role nutrition can play in relieving neuropathic pain. Whether you’re a patient or a healthcare…