VF Patient Roundtable: Chronic Pain and Vasculitis

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0:37 Introductions
2:38 Charlie Granger introduction.
5:01 Greg Patterson introduction.
9:34 The mental and emotional impact of chronic pain with vasculitis.
13:05 A clinical perspective about the emotional toll of chronic pain.
17:33 The challenges of getting treatment for the pain.
23:59 Discussing opioids with pain specialists.
27:21 Doctors' perspective on these challenges to pain management.
28:41 A good explanation of chronic pain and the nervous system.
32:37 Charlie: Using distraction as a pain management strategy.
33:53 Challenges of pain management for the medical professional.
36:49 Charlie: A spinal cord stimulator implant.
44:51 Greg’s perspective as a physical therapist who also deals with chronic pain.
49:28 Do the different types of vasculitis cause pain in unique ways or impact certain body parts. For example, does pain from PAN manifest differently than in GPA?
50:30 Question from Charlie: Do you think that opioids are an effective treatment option for chronic pain from vasculitis?
52:37 Are there any future treatments to address the vasculitis before it can progress and cause chronic pain?
VF Patient Roundtable: Chronic Pain and Vasculitis
December 2024

[@EricNordell-ld6wp]

Thanks to all of you for this very helpful webinar! Nerve damage from vasculitis and the related pain has been an issue for me and I appreciated all of your realistic perspectives and advice. I also liked the panel format with patients and doctors.

[@vasculitisfoundation]

Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you found this helpful.