Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil, MD

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Dr. Nampiaparampil is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Anesthesiology at NYU School of Medicine. She previously served as Chief of Interventional Pain Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs in New York and initiated several programs across the country to treat traumatic brain injuries and chronic pain in veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. She performs x-ray-guided procedures to treat spinal disorders, sports injuries, and cancer-related pain.

Dr. Nampiaparampil graduated from the seven-year combined BA/MD program at Northwestern University. She completed her internship, residency, and fellowship training through Harvard Medical School, where she received awards for her research and for “furthering the field of PM&R.” She is Board-certified in Pain Medicine, PM&R, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Her research focuses on preventing chronic pain by characterizing the factors that cause acute pain to progress to chronic pain. She has published her findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association and regularly writes for the journal on the subject of chronic pain. Dr. Nampiaparampil is interested in international health issues and has published in the International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. She has also appeared on CNN, CNN International, CBS, The Doctor Oz Show, and the soap opera, General Hospital.

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    Sharecare News posted a story about Pain Medicine:

    MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) -- A pill may work as well as a puff when it comes to using marijuana to treat pain, according to a small but carefully controlled new study. Pain relief from pills may last longer, however, and may not leave people feeling as high as they do after they smoke the...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) -- Medical researchers are trying a new treatment for low back pain. Their hope is that harvesting and then re-injecting the body's own bone marrow -- which is rich in stem cells -- may repair worn-out discs in the spine.

    In a small new study, the approac...Full Article

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    What is acetaminophen?
    Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used, over-the-counter pain relievers, found in...  Full Post
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    Can I take too much acetaminophen?
    It is definitely possible to take too much acetaminophen, which can ultimately cause damage to...  Full Post
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    What is ibuprofen?
    Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly found anti-inflammatory medications that works to treat...  Full Post
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    What are the risks of taking acetaminophen?
    The biggest risk of taking too much acetaminophen is that is can cause liver damage, which has...  Full Post
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    Who should not take ibuprofen?
    Ibuprofen should not be taken by anyone who has kidney issues, high blood pressure, stomach...  Full Post
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    Is ibuprofen safe for long term use?
    Ibuprofen is not safe for continuous, daily, long-term use due to its affect on the liver,...  Full Post
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    What are natural treatments for pain?
    Magnesium-rich foods, a healthy diet and a regular exercise or physical therapy regimen are all...  Full Post
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    MONDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Spinal steroid injections -- the type involved in the current fungal meningitis outbreak in the United States -- provide only short-term relief for sciatica-related leg and back pain, according to a new analysis.

    Sciatica, a common type of low back pain...Full Article

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    SATURDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Botox injections, long used to smooth away wrinkles, might also soothe chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain, new research suggests.

    This type of persistent pain "is a common disorder that potentially may cause functional impairment in our patients," ...Full Article