Reactive Arthritis There are many different kinds of arthritis that can affect people, and one of the not-so-well-known types is called reactive arthritis (formerly referred to as Reiter's syndrome). It’s a form of arthritis that affects the joints, eyes, urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body), and skin. Read More >>
High Dose Opioids Up until now, researchers have only been able to wonder what the effect of using high-dose opioids on patients is. But according to new research, half of patients on high-dose, long-term opioid therapy had hormonal disturbances or signs of inflammation, while 100 percent reported improved pain control and mental outlook. At The Pain Center of Arizona, our pain management specialists realize that opioids and pain medication can have a place in the treatment of chronic pain, however, our pain doctors also respect that there are serious side effects. Read More >>