How Chronic Pain is Like Falling in Love | Elisha Peterson

How Chronic Pain is Like Falling in Love | Elisha Peterson | TEDxMSJC

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7 ай бұрын

NOTE FROM TED: Do not look to this talk for medical advice and seek professional help if you are struggling. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of chronic pain treatment, which some viewers may find alienating. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t...
Dr. Elisha Peterson uncovers how the principles we use to treat chronic pain can improve the quality of life of anyone. Explore simple practical strategies for cultivating a healthier and balanced life. Dr. Elisha Peterson is a pediatric anesthesiologist and Harvard-trained pain medicine physician who specializes in treating children in chronic pain. She has helped thousands of children, adolescents, and young adults get their lives back from chronic pain. She has written peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on chronic pain. She speaks at national conferences and contributes educationally to the American Board of Anesthesiology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@user-ei6ii8hs3p 6 ай бұрын

Great message. It is very refreshing to hear a doctor speak on other methods for managing chronic pain. Sometimes physicians are known for only prescribing medication for tackling this ailment. Not to say that medication is not necessary, but this just offers something holistic as an additional option to enhance your life if you happen to deal with chronic pain. Good job Dr. Peterson.

@user-ue4gs5hr8t 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this talk and the discussion of approaching patients using multiple modalities . Great presentation!

@buttathepreacher6690 6 ай бұрын

Amazing job and presentation! Very well detailed

@vineciasmith7115 6 ай бұрын

The statistics hummingbird speaks of is minute to the other important information and perspective you’ve given. I have a passion for health and fitness, but don’t always choose the right thing! Aside from motivating me with your words to stay on track, you’ve broken down a better way to manage pain & helped me to understand that pills aren’t the answer for everything. Thank you for this ❤

@askcesar 6 ай бұрын

Great work, Elisha!

@aaronhenderson1681 6 ай бұрын

If more doctors took a holistic approach to treating pain like the one described in this talk, that change could probably help put an end to the opioid epidemic.

@Hummingbird-ns1fp 7 ай бұрын

It’s not 80%. It’s 30%

@Hummingbird-ns1fp 12 күн бұрын

As one of those “kids in wheelchairs” that keep on living life, yes, I did. Lifelong degenerative diseases catch up to you. The support systems vanish, as does access to care. People love the pictures of cute kids beating the odds. You don’t see us later, when older and struggling with ADL. That’s not inspirational. Many of us suffer in silence, our pride won’t let us show the world our struggles. Especially after being the “amazing inspirations” we once were. They just wait for us to “die off” as quoted by one who shall not be named. Shame on him. I do agree with setting a baseline and working to improve. It’s individual, as true quality health care should be. It’s just not like that in the US. Not anymore, and it’s sad.

@Hummingbird-ns1fp 7 ай бұрын

It’s inaccurate to say pain medication makes you more sensitive to pain over time. The research uses the words “may” or “can”. It was a study of rats with neuropathic (nerve) pain and dubbed hyperalgesia. Not really common in people. Fear of pain is understandable. Blanket statements such as, “pain meds make you more sensitive to pain” and “the US uses 80% of the worlds pain medication” are misleading and problematic.

@rodpierce8468 6 ай бұрын

Not sure what you mean. There’s tons of randomized studies that demonstrate opioid induced hyperalgesia - cause and effect - any quick Pubmed search will show that.

@bestiefswlady5251 12 күн бұрын

Agreed. I don’t think she was intentionally trying to mislead with that 80% comment but it is indeed incorrect/not precise enough. Its true for “Hydrocodone” because that type of opioid is only used in two countries I think - the rest of the world uses oxy, morphine, codeine, DHC, etc. The other thing is about US healthcare - a huge amount of insurances don’t cover or only partially cover treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, etc. and for some people paying these fees on their own or not feasible. A pill, although a temporary treatment, is dramatically less expensive for insurance companies to pay for than actual healing methods.