My Pain Story
I had my first knee surgery in 1972, since then there has been 28 more including 2 TKRs as well as 4 disc fusions, 4 hernias, 3 sinus surgeries, 1 MOHS and a number of other surgeries over the years. I currently have 2 herniated discs, 2 aneurysms and severe arthritis to deal with. My doctor seems to think I should not be using T3 or Emtec to treat the chronic pain, I should be using Advil or other NSAIDs the majority of which make me sick to my stomach. Patient pain should not be treated with a blanket approach, each patient should be treated separately. The powers that be need to get on board and not make the broad decisions that one size fits all.
Thank you for your interest in this consultation with the Canadian Pain Task Force towards an improved approach to better understand, prevent, and manage pain in Canada.
The online consultation is now closed, and written submissions are no longer being accepted.
Feedback provided from the consultation will inform a report identifying best and leading practices, potential areas for improvement, and elements of an improved approach to pain management in fall 2020.
For more information on the Task Force, please visit the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/about-health-canada/public-engagement/external-advisory-bodies/canadian-pain-task-force.html
Keep in touch with us via email at CPTF cptfsecretariatsecretariatgtcsld@canada.ca
Sincerely,
Canadian Pain Task Force
