NSAIDs are everywhere, prescription, OTC, topical, oral, injectable, you name it!In an era of Opioidphobia, are they really a panacea? Heck no, all medications come with baggage.We could spend hours talking about NSAIDs, and not even get to the elephant in the room: Which NSAID for Which Patient? So we’ll go there in this succinct, yet comprehensive rapid review of all things NSAIDs on the Pain Pod!Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!Pain Guy• www.painguy.us

Opioidology Part 3: Opioid-Philia vs Opioid-Phobia | Pain Pod

One of the most common definitions of pain describes pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.” When we are exposed to something that causes pain, if able, we quickly or reflexively withdraw. The sensory feeling of pain is called nociception. Our Host: Mark Garofoli, PharmD Clinical Assistant Professor WVU School of Pharmacy (Department of Clinical Pharmacy) WV School of Pharmacy curriculum education in areas of expertise such as pain management, substance-use disorder, medication therapy management, managed care, geriatric care, management, leadership, and experiential learning.