There are several different pain disorders out there that affect millions of people around the world. One of the most widespread, and least understood, is chronic pain. Sometimes this pain stems from an accident, injury, or disease, but in most cases, it comes out of nowhere, with few or no other symptoms, and doesn’t really point to anything that can be “fixed,” making it increasingly hard to diagnose and treat.
Neurologists around the world have been studying the nerve receptors in the brain for years, trying to figure out the correlation between the body’s pain sensors and the events that cause pain, but what happens when there seemingly is no cause? That’s what plagues millions of Americans (50 million and counting, to be exact), as well as their doctors, in trying to find a solution.
No More Narcotics
Because of the recent opioid crisis and the lawsuits and claims surrounding Perdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin, chronic pain patients are having an increasingly difficult time getting the medications that they need and even finding people who will treat them. After all, without real symptoms to test for or signs to diagnose, this is a very subjective condition.
Fortunately, when you choose to work with a neurologist, you’ll get the respect of your provider and be able to trust that they’ll do everything in their power to ensure that there’s not something wrong with your brain. Even if you can’t resolve the chronic pain right away, you can at least rule out any serious brain-related issues as you’re working on getting to a root cause.
No More Judgment
The good news is that the field of study surrounding chronic pain and other “invisible” conditions is starting to grow. There are more medical providers who are willing to help you explore all the options and even help you accept if there isn’t a “real” answer to what you are facing. That makes it easier for people to get the treatment that they need.
Although it’s not “all in your head,” as the title states, there are situations when chronic pain can be related to neurological conditions or caused by some issue in the brain. Before you get too discouraged about the pain you are battling, consider visiting a neurologist who can explore all the potential issues and help you cross off as much as possible while giving you peace of mind that you’re not alone.
Complex Nervous Systems Mean Complex Issues
The brain and nervous system are fascinating. The body as a machine is definitely a modern marvel. Unfortunately, that also means that it can create a lot of modern problems that are hard to identify and treat, including chronic pain. More than anything, most people dealing with this need reassurance. That’s where a neurological exploration of your pain or other issues can come in handy—taking a look at your brain will ensure that it’s not in need of any attention and help narrow down the causes of your condition. Then, you can focus on finding relief.
Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Habib Khan to heal your chronic pain.
