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It can be difficult for you to communicate your pain to your physician. Especially, if you are suffering from chronic pain, it can be difficult for people to understand your specific level of pain. You know how bad it is, but there are no tests, often, no outward signs –…

Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects your bones and muscles. If you suffer from fibromyalgia, you will experience widespread pain all over your body. You may also have problems sleeping while still feeling tired all the time. The condition will make you more sensitive to pain. Other symptoms may include:…

This brand new technology has made a significant difference in the treatment of chronic pain. Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) stimulation therapy involves surgically placing a stimulator that targets the dorsal root ganglion to relieve pain of the lower limbs. Patients can use a hand-held iPod controller to change the stimulation…

Foot pain can be very painful and disruptive to your daily life. It can be caused by an injury, overuse, arthritis, diabetes and more. If your feet are hurting, the pain can impact your daily activities. There are a variety of conditions that can cause foot pain. Below we take a…

We want to welcome Dr. Eric F. Sterne to the Louisiana Pain Specialists team. He will be joining us as a pain management specialist. Dr. Sterne went to Tulane University for undergraduate studies. After spending time in the Northeast, he returned to the New Orleans area to continue medical education…

Tree pollen is giving allergy sufferers a hard time right now and this is only the beginning of what promises to be a long allergy season here in the south. Sinus headaches are a common problem for those who suffer from allergies. Let’s take a take a closer look at…

Phantom pain, sometimes also referred to as ghost pain, is a type of pain that seems to originate from a part of a limb or an organ that is no longer part of the body. Some patients who had a leg or arm amputated say they can still feel pain…

Dr. Suneil (Neil) Jolly And The S.A.F.E. Initiative Recently, Dr. Suneil (Neil) Jolly participated in another round table discussion regarding solutions to the opioid epidemic in New Orleans which has reached a wide-ranging demographics. During the discussion, Dr. Suneil (Neil) Jolly explained the S.A.F.E. Initiative to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Louisiana Attorney…

What is a Heel Spur? A heel spur is a foot condition that is caused by a calcium deposit that creates a bone-like growth on the underside of the heel bone. A heel spur often starts underneath the heel and can gradually affect other parts of the foot. It is…

What Causes Hip Pain? Are you experiencing hip pain? There are a variety of causes that can lead to this kind of pain. Lying on one side for a long time, hip overuse, muscle stiffness, sitting too long in an awkward position can all cause your hips to hurt. A…