Monthly Archives: March 2008

Etanercept (Enbrel) for Radiculitis (Sciatica)

Posted on March 30, 2008 by admin

The common and disabiling pain condition is chronic lumbar radiculopathy (chronic back pain/Sciatica). Despite the widespread promotion of treatments of neuropathic pain a recent analysis of neuropathic pain treatments has concluded the following: “To date, no medications have demonstrated efficacy … Continue reading →

Posted in Back Pain, Drugs, Neck, neuropathic, radiculitis | 35 Comments

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 →

Posted in Sask Pain Advice | 8 Comments

WCB ISSUES

Posted on March 19, 2008 by admin

I have received various concerns about WCB, many angry. There are some precedent judgements passed that may help.

Posted in Insurer issues | 6 Comments

WCB troubles – What Needs to Be Done?

Posted on March 16, 2008 by admin

I have received a variety of letters condemning high handed techniques by WCB. I read the letter below with a sense of sadness. I can’t imagine the desolation involved in living with chronic pain and dealing with the system. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Insurer issues | 12 Comments