S5E7: HUGE VICTORY for the PAIN COMMUNITY! | #YALE? | + Donna C!

S5E7
The meeting covered recent findings linking COVID-19 vaccines to long-term effects and discussed challenges faced by pain patients and healthcare professionals in the context of the opioid crisis. Concerns were raised about the treatment of chronic pain patients, including the overuse of certain procedures and diagnoses, as well as the misuse of medical terminology and acronyms. The participants emphasized the importance of advocacy, scientific evidence, and understanding individual patient needs in addressing these issues.

COVID-19 Vaccines and EBV Reactivation
Dr. Forrest Tennant discusses recent findings linking COVID-19 vaccines to long-term effects, particularly the reactivation of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). He explains that EBV reactivation can lead to autoimmune processes and is associated with various conditions, including adhesive arachnoiditis, multiple sclerosis, and certain cancers. Dr. Tennant emphasizes the importance of testing for EBV in patients with intractable pain and suggests that medical treatments may be necessary to address both active viral infections and autoimmune responses.

Linking Covid infections & covid vax to chronic Health Effects | #YALE