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n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 10:08 AM Mar 2017

Treatment of Pain Gets the Green Light

A study by UA researchers revealed that rats with neuropathic pain that were bathed in green LED showed more tolerance for thermal and tactile stimulus. A clinical trial involving people suffering from fibromyalgia is underway


by Robin Tricoles


It wasn't the first time that Dr. Mohab Ibrahim's brother, Wael, had called complaining of a headache. Ibrahim suggested that he take some ibuprofen.

Wael declined his brother's advice. "No, I'm going to go and sit among the trees, and that will make me feel better," he said.

"It didn't occur to me until recently that Wael's headaches were getting better when he just sat among the trees," says Ibrahim, an assistant professor of anesthesiology and pharmacology and director of the Comprehensive Pain Management Clinic at Banner – University Medical Center South.

"Sometimes I get headaches myself, so I go to a park and sit there, and I do feel better," Ibrahim says. "I thought, why is this happening? It could be because it's quiet. You're meditating, and life slows down, but I can also be quiet in my office, and it doesn't take the headaches away. Then I thought maybe it's the trees. So, I thought about what trees do. They could be releasing some sort of chemical in the air, or maybe it's just their color, green, which is associated with most trees."

Ibrahim finally decided to investigate whether the color green could mitigate chronic pain. And he decided to do so by exposing rats to green light.

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https://uanews.arizona.edu/story/treatment-pain-gets-green-light

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tblue37

(64,982 posts)
1. I am scheduled for RFA treatment for arthritis pain in 3 weeks. Has anyone here
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 10:14 AM
Mar 2017

had that? I am asking on thus thread because I suspect it will be read by people with chronic pain.

tblue37

(64,982 posts)
3. An injection using radio frequency to temporarily incapacitate some of the pain nerves
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 11:57 AM
Mar 2017

that serve no other purpose.

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/radiofrequency-ablation

Radiofrequency ablation (or RFA) is a procedure used to reduce pain. An electrical current produced by a radio wave is used to heat up a small area of nerve tissue, thereby decreasing pain signals from that specific area.

Which Conditions Are Treated With Radiofrequency Ablation?

RFA can be used to help patients with chronic (long-lasting) low-back and neck pain and pain related to the degeneration of joints from arthritis.

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tblue37

(64,982 posts)
5. Will do. I am excited--but a bit nervous. I was hoping to hear from others who had
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 12:39 PM
Mar 2017

had it. My doctor says his patients who have done the procedure say it is painful to go through but very much worth it afterward.

I need my neck and lower back done.

GeorgeGist

(25,294 posts)
6. I had RFA on my neck about 18 months ago ...
Sun Mar 12, 2017, 12:55 PM
Mar 2017

the pain came back after about 6 mos., but never as severe as prior to RFA. No side effects either. Good luck

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