Pain Management Case Study

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Current subjective complaints (from claimant) and objective observations: Mr. Anderson continues to walk using 2 canes, his legs shake when he is walking; he has frequent tremors of his legs while sitting and reports with any movement he has severe back spasms. He said the best his pain ever gets is a 7 and with any activity it is a 10+. He said he has swelling to the low back, and radiation of pain down both legs. The trial of the spinal cord stimulator decreased his pain with the current medications by 50%, but he still rated it at an 8. He feels that with his pain medications and the spinal cord stimulator his pain would be 80% better.

Review of claimant’s stated pain/limitations: He rates it as a 7 at best and up to a 10. Mr. Anderson said the pain interferes with all aspects of his life. It affects his sleep. Mr. Anderson said any activity increases back …show more content…

Anderson at the office of Dr. Shah. The permanent spinal cord stimulator was discussed and both agreed to proceed. Dr. Shah told Mr. Anderson he would have an increase in pain for about 3-4 weeks after the insertion is done. This is an outpatient procedure. On 6/5/17 we met with Dr. Rampersaud Pain Management. Mr. Anderson reports over the weekend while putting on his cow boy boots he felt a pop in his low back. He reports he almost went to the hospital emergency room his pain was so severe. Mr. Anderson’s Dilaudid and Percocet have been changed and he was reminded again that he is on a medication taper. On 6/5/17 I was able to speak with Dr. Rampersaud privately and reminded him that the medications were supposed to be decreased and Mr. Anderson continues to push for an increase or no change at all. The permanent spinal cord stimulator was supposed to be placed on 6/12/17. Mr. Anderson said the surgery center tried to get him to come in early but, he had a morning appointment with his bank. So his surgery was cancelled. It has been rescheduled for

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