DocToks season 6

This episode of DocToks with Dr. Forrest Tennant and Friends (Season 6, Episode 2) focused on the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and its role in chronic pain conditions, particularly adhesive arachnoiditis. Dr. Tennant reviewed his published work on EBV as a causative factor in chronic pain and discussed emerging treatments, with special emphasis on ivermectin. The show featured guest speakers Allison Guyton, who shared her personal experience using ivermectin to treat EBV-related symptoms, and Dr. Scott Guest, who provided pharmacological information about ivermectin. Key Concepts or Theories: Epstein-Barr virus as a causative factor in chronic pain conditions through tissue colonization EBV's ability to create autoimmunity that can destroy tissue and cause painful conditions The potential role of EBV in causing central pain by affecting glial cells in the brain Ivermectin as an emerging treatment for EBV-related chronic pain conditions

his episode of DocToks (Season 6, Episode 1) focused on practical strategies for patients to enhance pain relief from their current opioid medications. Dr. Tennant, and Dr. Guess discussed their recent report "How to Get a Better Effect Out of Your Opioids," addressing the common challenge that many patients receive some opioids but not enough for adequate pain control due to current prescribing limitations. Key Concepts or Theories: Potentiation: Using complementary substances to enhance opioid effectiveness Central pain components: Understanding the three types of pain pathways (ascending, descending, and neuropathic) Alternative administration routes: Methods to bypass first-pass liver metabolism Anti-inflammatory approaches: Addressing underlying causes of pain