Low-dose opioids are commonly prescribed for acute pain. However, patients with HIV can experience chronic pain that may require opioid use. Do your patients with HIV take opioids for pain?
As the opioid crisis in the United States continues, the CDC is in the process of updating its initial 2016 guidelines on the use of opioids for pain management. What do you think about the updates to the...
Research has suggested that chronic pain in adults with HIV may be associated with psychosocial factors. Do you believe psychosocial factors play a role in your HIV patients’ chronic pain?
New technologies may play a role in reducing patients’ chronic pain symptoms. Do you think technology can increase access to and use of medications for your patients with HIV?
For some patients with HIV, opioid use is the only way to reduce their chronic pain. In your experience, what factors contribute to your patients’ chronic pain or opioid use?
