Intensive interdisciplinary treatment for a patient with coexisting pain and obesity: A case study

R B Perez; S Dixon; S Culver; C D Sletten

doi:10.1016/j.orcp.2018.05.003

Intensive interdisciplinary treatment for a patient with coexisting pain and obesity: A case study

Obes Res Clin Pract. 2018 Jul-Aug;12(4):397-400. doi: 10.1016/j.orcp.2018.05.003. Epub 2018 May 31.

Authors

R B Perez¹, S Dixon², S Culver², C D Sletten²

Affiliations

¹ Mayo Clinic, Department of Pain Medicine - Pain Rehabilitation Center, Jacksonville, FL, United States. Electronic address: perez.rachel@mayo.edu.
² Mayo Clinic, Department of Pain Medicine - Pain Rehabilitation Center, Jacksonville, FL, United States.

PMID: 29861404
DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2018.05.003

Abstract

Chronic pain and obesity are topics of increasing concern. When both diagnoses are present in the same patient, treatment can be complicated. This is a retrospective case-study looking at outcomes across the continuum of care for a patient with Grade III Obesity and chronic widespread pain. The patient completed a Pain Rehabilitation Center program. Progression was realised by following a deliberate, daily regimen, allowing for consistent activity despite the presence of significant physical symptoms and emotional distress.

Keywords: Chronic pain; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Lifestyle modification; Medication taper; Physical reconditioning.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Bariatric Surgery
Central Nervous System Sensitization / physiology*
Chronic Pain / complications
Chronic Pain / therapy*
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Humans
Obesity / complications
Obesity / surgery
Obesity / therapy*
Pain Management
Patient Care Team
Treatment Outcome