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Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome, Part II

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome, Part II

by Dr. Paul Christo | Apr 7, 2021 | In the News, Medications, Opioid Addiction, Radio Shows, Recent Posts

It’s been called the benzodiazepine injury syndrome. Patients who stop using benzodiazepines may not go through a simple, acute withdrawal process. Instead, 10-15% of patients may experience a new, unexplained illness, leading to severe and disabling symptoms. Carrie...
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome, Part II

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome, Part I

by Dr. Paul Christo | Apr 7, 2021 | In the News, Medications, Opioid Addiction, Radio Shows, Recent Posts, Top Pain Reliefs

It’s been called the benzodiazepine injury syndrome. Patients who stop using benzodiazepines may not go through a simple, acute withdrawal process. Instead, 10-15% of patients may experience a new, unexplained illness, leading to severe and disabling symptoms. Carrie...
Expert Perspective: The Opioid Crisis and COVID-19

Expert Perspective: The Opioid Crisis and COVID-19

by Dr. Paul Christo | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, In the News, Medications, Print, Recent Posts, Top Pain Reliefs

The ongoing 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted care provision for patients with pain disorders, as well as those with opioid use disorder. As a result, public health experts have voiced concern that the COVID-19 pandemic may worsen the opioid...
COVID-19 and NSAIDS: A Narrative Review of Knowns and Unknowns

COVID-19 and NSAIDS: A Narrative Review of Knowns and Unknowns

by Dr. Paul Christo | Jun 23, 2020 | Blog, In the News, Medications, Recent Posts, Top Pain Reliefs

Abstract Concern about the appropriate role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in COVID-19 speculate that NSAIDs, in particular ibuprofen, may upregulate the entry point for the virus, the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) 2 receptors and increase...
6th Annual Pain Care for Primary Care featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Christo

6th Annual Pain Care for Primary Care featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Christo

by Dr. Paul Christo | Nov 18, 2019 | Blog, In the News, Medical Marijuana, Medications, Opioid Addiction, Recent Posts, Top Pain Reliefs

This Opioids vs Medical Cannabis Debate speakers were introduced by PCPC’s addiction expert, Ed Salsitz: “Up until now PCPC has been cordial and collegial, but now the gloves have come off for The Great Debate! I introduce to you: Johns Hopkins Jabber, Paul Christo,...
Getting Back on Your Feet: Ways to Treat and Prevent Osteoporosis

Getting Back on Your Feet: Ways to Treat and Prevent Osteoporosis

by Dr. Paul Christo | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog, Diet & Exercise, Joint Pain, Medications, Recent Posts, Top Pain Reliefs

Osteoporosis literally means a porous bone, so if you develop this condition you have fragile and unhealthy bone. You also may hear experiences of patients (or by you if you have osteoporosis) describe this bone condition as painful with cracking bones. When an...
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