Chronic pain affects so many people in this country and now those numbers are rising due to symptoms from Long COVID. Pain is extremely common after COVID and many patients suffer continued symptoms without effective relief. My guest today deals with this on a daily basis and aims to help patients overcome their chronic pain. We had a fascinating discussion about all things related to pain and what the best strategies are to tackle these complex issues.

We discuss:

1. Pain symptoms after COVID - are they real?

2. The truth about steroids, i.e. cortisone and their use.

3. Back pain - the many causes and what can be done about it?

4. What is an epidural injection?

5. Some common causes of hip pain and how best to manage them.

Guest Bio:

Ramesh M. Singa, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician with the team at Republic Spine and Pain in Georgetown, Leander, and Austin, Texas.  After completing his undergrad and graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, anesthesiology residency at RWJ Barnabas, and pain medicine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Singa practiced interventional pain management and anesthesiology in California for four years. He and his wife then moved to Texas in 2021.

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Website: https://www.treatpainnow.com/provider/ramesh-singa-md

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Youtube: www.youtube.com/@docsinga

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Website: www.madinamedicine.com

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