Christa writes in to “Ask the Doctor” to say she developed pain on her skin after surgery for a hysterectomy, which was diagnosed as “nerve pain.”  Then when she had additional abdominal surgeries, the pain seemed to spread wherever she had these follow-up procedures.  Now even if she burns her hand on the stove or [...]

Family Issues #4 On Fridays, I’ve been having a series of posts about family issues and your pain. Pain conditions affect not only you, but also your family… your husband or wife… your children… your Mom and Dad… even your friends. These posts are excerpts from a handout for family members (and friends) of patients [...]