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As experts in effective pain medicine and management, here at the London Pain Clinic we are experienced in employing numerous different interventions to help you experience life pain-free. However, we also recognise that some patients may want to find out as much as possible about their own condition themselves. With that in mind, our Information section provides articles and resources on everything from alternative therapies and botox to repetitive strain injury and whiplash. Simply click on a topic on the right to get started. Nevertheless, if you would like to book an appointment with one of our pain specialists, please call us on 020 7118 0250 or email the London Pain Clinic.

 

Neuropathic leg pain

Neuropathic leg pain Presentation of neuropathic leg pain A 71 year old lady was seen in the clinic complaining of pain in the left leg and foot, with shooting pains, coldness and tightness, and in her own words she reported that “the blood is not circulating there”. She smoked 10 cigarettes per day for...

Neuropathic testicular pain

Neuropathic testicular pain A 41 year old gentleman was seen in the clinic complaining of needle-like stabbing pains in the left testicle. Examination findings in neuropathic testicular pain On examination, there was tenderness at the top of the testicle and an increase in temperature. There was no hernia present. There was also no pain...

Painful diabetic neuropathy

Painful diabetic neuropathy Diagnosis of painful diabetic neuropathy A 69 year old lay was seen in the clinic who presented with a 10 year history of pain affecting her upper arms, which she described as deep bone pain, present all the time and she felt her symptoms were getting progressively worse. She had been...

Patient Testimonials about London Pain Clinic

Patient Testimonials about London Pain Clinic Patient Testimonial 1 London Pain Clinic (Dr Jenner) have given me a new life. I cannot be grateful enough and my children (old ladies by now) feel the same. I am a walking example of their excellence. AF, London. February 2007 Patient Testimonial 2 For the past year,...

Sports Injuries- The Basics

Sports Injuries – The Basics The term sports injury refers to the various kinds of injuries that occur during sports or exercise. Sport injuries normally occur because of: Poor training practices Improper equipment Lack of conditioning Insufficient warm-up A sports injury is a major setback for any athlete, but with a proper treatment and...

Postoperative Neuropathic Pain

Clinical Scenario A 72 year old lady was reviewed in the Pain Clinic with pain in the right hand and index finger. She had 2 carpal tunnel operations, the last one 3 years ago on the right hand. It appeared that during the local anaesthesia, there was an inadequate block and this had to...

Patient Information Sheet – Guanethidine Blocks

  Patient Information Sheet – Guanethidine Blocks   What is Guanethidine? Guanethidine is a drug, which has a specific effect on the sympathetic nerves and is normally used to control blood pressure. Over years, guanethidine has also been effectively used to treat chronic pain, with a few risks or side effects involved. When is...