Category Archives: Sask Pain Advice

Chronic Back Pain May Be a Pamidronate Infusion Treatable Disease – And Why Did It take 10 Years to Replicate That?

Posted on October 7, 2013 by admin

For Chronic back pain – Pamidronate 90 mg diluted in 250 mls saline and given over 4 hours – initially and in 4 weeks resulted in 85% getting 100% relief at 6 months versus very little response in the placebo … Continue reading →

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Progress in Mastocytosis Diagnosis in Saskatchewan

Posted on September 11, 2010 by admin

After a talk with our provincial lab, serum tryptase levels will be allowed for select patients

Posted in Abdominal pain, Interstial Cystitis/Gynecologic, mast cell disease, Sask Pain Advice | Leave a comment

Regina Chronic Pain Self-Management Eduaction Program Open to Public

Posted on April 14, 2008 by admin

At Wascana Rehab Centre on 23rd Ave., a chronic pain group meets. Formerly, it was only available through invitation from a rehab specialist. Now, it is open to the general public. Your doctor, or another health care professional, can refer … Continue reading →

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Cannot treat Chronic Pain in Saskatchewan

Posted on March 30, 2008 by admin

I am sending out a call for people to help petition the government for coverage of pain medications in Saskatchewan. This is a letter I sent out through the Sask. Pain Network:   To Sask Pain Network: It seems impossible … Continue reading →

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