Pain: A Case Study Of Generalized Body Illness And Pain

At today’s visit she is found sitting in the chair, she is awake, alert, and confused. I am asked to seek this pain for new onset pain. The patient complains of acute pain in pubic area and right hip area, pain is dull, achy, severity 4/10, pain is worse with walking. At this time the patient is not taking anything for pain. The ALF staff reports that the patient has daily anxiety and has to be given Ativan three times daily. The patient ambulates with a walker. Gait is

She came to the clinic last week for symptoms of fatigue, dry and thinning hair, constipation, feeling of being cold all the time, recurrent depressive mood, joint pain in her hands, feeling of a “lump” in her throat, and weight gain of 14 lbs. over the past year. She denies fever, cough, sore throat, and suicidal ideation. She has a history of benign hypertension, hyperlipidemia, seasonal allergies, obesity, pacemaker insertion, cesarean section, postmenopausal, and colon polyps. She has a family history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus type I. Her primary language is English. She is married, employed as a radiology technician, and is of the Baptist faith. She denies use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit substances. She is currently taking the following medications: Hyzaar 100-12.5mg daily, Lipitor 40mg daily, Flonase 1 spray bid to each nostril, Zyrtec 10mg daily, Lutein 20mg daily, and aspirin 81mg daily. She has no known allergies to

Susan is a 78 year old widowed lady who was admitted to a medical ward following an episode of coffee brown vomiting and breathlessness. Susan has a past medical history of chronic

Patient was in the ER room when first seen. PT was with her family members and family states that she speaks little English and that she has had abdominal pain for the past day along with bloody stools. Family states that she is on calcium supplements and no other medications. Last oral intake is 24 hours ago. Family states no known past medical history. Pt is in the hospital bed in the fetal position and towards the right side. Patient's airway is clear and breathing is normal. Skin is warm and dry. Patent is AAOx4. Assessment of head, neck, and chest show no signs of deformities. Abdominal area not assessed due to severe pain. Back is without deformity. The upper extremity shows no sign of deformities or trauma. The lower extremity shows

This is 38 year old white female. Patient has several issue, chronic back pain, left eye blindness, leg neuraliga and numbness, insomnia, depression Hep B&C positive. Patient reports MVA 18 years ago, lost her mother and father and injured her back and lost her right eye sight. Patient has a history of chronic depression and night terror and she was taking seroquel. Patient has impaired hip joint immobility related injury and chronic pain. Patient reports she is depressed but denies thoughts of suicide or homicide. Patient states she has a history of iv drug use, and her sexual encounter are only with other females. Patient was diagnosed with Hep B &C and doesn't know what to do. Also it has been a long time since she had her eyes checked.

L.V. is a 51-year-old Hispanic female. She is 5’4 height and 150 lbs. Patient denies pain, discomfort, or chest pain during physical assessment. Patient is allergic to Aspirin she states that she gets rashes when she takes it. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer 5 years ago and got her thyroid glands surgically removed. Patient denies the use of tobacco and drinks 2-3 beers on special occasions. Patient works for an American Restaurant as a server, she’s been serving for over ten years. Patient states that she’ll be getting her first colonoscopy next month and she just recently got her yearly mammogram done and results were normal. Immunizations are up to date and she gets the flu shot every year. Patient has four daughters and has been happily married for 20 years. Patient denies using glasses or contacts she visits her optometrist every year and has never had a problem with her vision.

wants to evaluated for hep C, was a IV drug use, multiful tatoos, and history of inprsionment. This is 32 year old white male. Patient is a resident at Aletheia House. Patient is a current smoker with 16 pack year history. Patient reports he had stoped using IV drugs on 6/26/2015 (second time clean, last was in 2011). Patient denies chest pain, SOB, N/V/D, or fever. Patient denies depressive moods. current pain 6/10.

This is 27 year old AAF Patient reports lower back pain, 10/10. Patient states this is a chronic issue for her, but for the past 2 weeks pain has increased where it is affecting her ADL. Patient denies chest pain,SOB, N/V/D, or fever. Patient denies any other medical conditions. Including DM, HTN. Patient reports some depressive moods related to her current illness (back pain. Patient denies use of tobacco, alcohol or illicit drug

This is 51 year old AAM. Patient has a history of HTN and DM, his current medications are glipizide 5 mg QD and lisinopirl 5 mg QD, but hasn't been taking them for more than one week. Patient reports neuralgia, tingling and prickling sensation at his bottom of his feet. Patient is a current resident at a Group Home and unable to afford any of the medications and needs community resources. Patient also report blurred vision, denies chest pain, SOB, N/V/ D,or fever. Patient is a current tobacco user, denies use of alcohol or illicit drugs.

Chronic bodily pain occurs for a number of reasons, such as nerve damage from a vehicle accident, steroid-induced bone pain from cancer treatment, and many other health problems. This kind of pain is defined as discomfort that lasts more than 12 weeks. It often makes daily activities challenging and significantly less enjoyable, potentially resulting in sadness and depression because you never feel “right.”

After a car accident last year, I live in chronic pain from my back and neck on an everyday basis. I also suffer from depression that adds on to the pain that I feel. The pain that I felt was very typical these past two weeks. I have my good days and my bad days. The days that I have physical therapy, I usually hurt worse than the days that I don’t have it. I cope with the pain by taking medications and doing yoga. Nevertheless, some days I cannot get out of bed because of my back pain. These are really hard days; however, these days are becoming fewer. My family history when it comes to pain is unhealthy. A vast amount of my family members are addicted to pain medication. My family does not deal with emotions every well and most of them

This is 36 year old white female. Patient is tearful, rpoerts that she is at the Lovelady Center and she is from Texas. Patient reports she as been here for 8 days, and missies her son (9 years old) and daughter (12 years old). Patient is depressed and anxiouse, but denies thoughts ofsuicied or homicide.Patient reports curretn pain at 9/10. Patient denies chesst pain SOB, N/V/ D, or fever.

This is 51 year old WF. Patient has several issues. Patient's mental healthe is followed by JBS. Patient's Current medications are Zertec, prilosec, topamax, effexor. Patient's been out of her zyrtec, prilosec for the past 3 weeks. Patient states her GERD is back. Sharp burning sensation, this is a chronic issue for the patient. Patient aslo have a degenerative joint of Right knee, patient reports pain is 5-6/10 daily, acceptable pain isd 3-4/10. Patient brought medical record and chart's been reviewed. Patient is to comeback in one week for additional follow up. Patient states her depressive moods are well managed with current plan of care by JBS. Patient denies thoughts of suicide or homicide. Patient has a history of attempted suicide.

This is 22 year old white male. Pateint is here to establish as a new patient, and requesting referral to eye clinic and dental clinic. Patient is a current smoker with 10 pack year history. Patient denies use of alcohol or illicit drug use. Patient dneis chest pain, SOB, N/V/ D, or fever. Patinet's current pain 0/10. Patient also reports that he was treated for head lice 2 days ago. patien is a resident at Savation

Mrs. B.N., a Caucasian 60 years old female admitted on March 15th morning through Cox South emergency department after transport by the Emergency Medical Service Team. Her sister called 911 when she passed out while she was on her bedside commode at home. She presented to the emergency room with short of breath, sharp chest pain, and left leg pain. She was also nausea and vomiting that has been present for several days. The patient basically indicated she has pain all over. Her left leg pain was worse than usual. She vomited multiple times per day with occasional small amount of blood. She has been dizzy, disoriented, and passed out several times at home in the past few days. She reported a subjective fever, headache, and has been unable to