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Phantom pain, sometimes also referred to as ghost pain, is a type of pain that seems to originate from a part of a limb or an organ that is no longer part of the body. Some patients who had a leg or arm amputated say they can still feel pain…

Dr. Suneil (Neil) Jolly And The S.A.F.E. Initiative Recently, Dr. Suneil (Neil) Jolly participated in another round table discussion regarding solutions to the opioid epidemic in New Orleans which has reached a wide-ranging demographics. During the discussion, Dr. Suneil (Neil) Jolly explained the S.A.F.E. Initiative to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Louisiana Attorney…

What is a Heel Spur? A heel spur is a foot condition that is caused by a calcium deposit that creates a bone-like growth on the underside of the heel bone. A heel spur often starts underneath the heel and can gradually affect other parts of the foot. It is…

What Causes Hip Pain? Are you experiencing hip pain? There are a variety of causes that can lead to this kind of pain. Lying on one side for a long time, hip overuse, muscle stiffness, sitting too long in an awkward position can all cause your hips to hurt. A…

A splanchnic nerve block is a minimally invasive treatment for individuals suffering from chronic abdominal pain that does not require surgery. It is an injection of medication that helps relieve upper abdominal pain, which is associated with patients who have pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, and other conditions that affect the gallbladder,…

Arthritis affects 54.4 million US adults, about 1 in 4, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with different causes and treatment methods. The…

Acute Headaches What is an Acute Headache? An Acute Headache is a discomfort or pain that starts all of a sudden and then gets worse quickly. It can occur from stress or even from eating certain foods, and can happen every day up to several times a day. Common Types…

At Louisiana Pain Specialists, your health is our priority. First and foremost, our thoughts are with everyone in our community who has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. We understand how difficult these times are for our patients. To ensure the continued care for all our patients, the Louisiana Pain…

The Louisiana Pain Specialists Team is committed to the well-being of our patients and our staff. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, we are here for you and will continue to help and see our patients. We are staying vigilant, monitoring the evolving coronavirus situation. We are in regular contact with health…

The Carnival season is about to kick into high gear. Mardi Gras Day is on February 25th this year and major parades are about to start rolling. And that’s not all, there will be parties, balls and other gatherings as well. If you want to make it through the Carnival…