Welcome to the season finale! This week, Dr. Tenant discusses the importance of managing nerve inflammation in the spine and other areas of the body that operate vital organ function. Dr. Tennant reminds us that managing your inflammation can also help manage your overall health and much more. We also have Patricia Irving, Dr. Scott Guess, and Dr. Mark Ibsen sharing their expert insights on the topics at hand.

S5E29: Flares, societal changes, and the approach to pain treatment versus patient management. Navigating the healthcare system. Exploring the hidden origins of flares. Discussing belladonna and historical treatments. At-home treatments that help avoid ER visits. Addressing patients experiencing pain, not addiction. Note that levels of inflammation cannot be determined through a blood test.

S5E28 Dr. Tennant discussed spinal fluid leaks, distinguishing between traumatic and spontaneous leaks, particularly in individuals with EDS or arachnoiditis. He emphasized that inflammation causes spontaneous leaks and argued that current treatments are ineffective for these cases. Dr. Tennant recommended treating inflammation with corticosteroids and anti-inflammatory medications, followed by regenerative treatments like BPC 157. He urged patients to educate their doctors about the correct approach to treating spinal fluid leaks in these conditions.

Welcome to DocToks Season 5, Episode 26, where Dr. Tennant shares a special segment. This week's show includes insights into challenges and potential solutions. Stay informed with the latest updates on care. ⁨@DocToks-1⁩ sends shout-outs to ⁨@painnewsnetwork2310⁩ ⁨@srariens⁩ ! You can find the handbook on Amazon or our linktr.ee/DocToks

S5E24: Amazing New Findings | This MUST Be TREATED! | Why Do Some People Develop Adhesive Arachnoiditis after Lumbar Punctures, Epidurals, Traumas, Surgeries, Etc., and What Can Be Done about It? | CSF Leaks | Blood Patches | #Dismissed #Gaslighting #BrushedOff #Ignored #YANA | Acute vs. chronic adhesive Arachnoiditis Non-Adhesive Arachnoiditis |

S5E23: Elvis Presley: The Poster Child for Multi-System Disease | Message Nobody Wants to Hear, But Everybody NEEDS to Hear: M.S.D. | EBV | Longcvd | JFK | Addison's Disease | National Adhesive Arachnoiditis Conference 8-16-2025 | S5E23: Featuring: Donna Sullivan, Film Producer: "COMPLICATED" | Director: Andrew Abrahams | | EDS | Severe Intractable Chronic Pain | Awakening Call | EDS isn't Rare; It's Poorly Recognized | 1:500 | MULTI-SYSTEM DISEASE | When Everything Falls Apart After Puberty, Viruses, or Surgery | There's a COMMON DENOMINATOR! | Support Letters Needed for Dr Ibsen

S5E22: Shocking Medical Board Q&A | DocToks & NCP3 (National Campaign to Protect People in Pain)

Medical Board Advocacy Initiative Session 2 with Pat Irving

S5E20: "Everything Dr. Tennant Knows" | 2nd Edition NEW Handbook | Dedication to AA Patients

Fighting the Harms Caused by the Opioid Injunction Settlements | Ascending, Neuropathic, Descending Pain | Muscle Pain | Bioelectrical Pain | Vagus Nerve | Glial Cells | Medicines that May Help |

(Lumbosacral) Adhesive Arachnoiditis vs Cervical Non-Adhesive Arachnoiditis 101 | A Letter to Dr T from Italy | Definitions You MUST KNOW | DO NOT DELAY!!! | THIS MAY BE HAPPENING IN YOUR SPINE RIGHT NOW!!!

Are they the same, or are they different?

S5E14: The Most Deceitful, UNBE-LIE-VABLE "STUDIES"!!! | RISK vs BENEFIT | WHO's BENEFIT??|

S5E13: Trivializing Pain: Because Clearly, It’s All In Your ____ ! Join us in this episode of DocToks, as we Media Watch and we dissect the oh-so-reliable insights from #WSJ and #EpochTimes about how your thoughts can magically erase physical pain. Following their suggestions in #EpochTimes Mind & Body segment, we explored whether staring at nature scenes can alleviate pain. We Tried It, Together as a Group. Spoiler alert: it was an #Epoch Fail! Who knew? What Are Cytokines and Why Should I Care? Because understanding our bodies is epically overrated! #411 on Vital Ketorolac Info! ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Who doesn’t want to be informed about their pain relief options (or lack thereof) or side effects, risks, and benefits?

S5E12: Depriving End-of-Life Patients of Care | The right to exemplary care for pain and suffering | How does a spinal cord injury end up with adhesive arachnoiditis after Epstein bar virus? | EBV causes THIS?? | CASE REPORT STUDY by Patricia Irving, RN | Trial Review for Dr Neil Anand by Dr Mark Ibsen |9-11 Hero, Anesthesiology Residency, 4y Navy Service | Navy Veteran, Navy Reserves |AI creates criminal cases on False Data | Witnessing the Proceedings | Happening still and Now in America | 4K Prosecuted Physicians | Travesty of Justice | Breakthrough | Profiling| NarxCare RISK SCORE | Bamboozled | East Coast and West Coast. Combine forces.| Does Palliative Care Exist in the USA? | Remember RUAN vs US? 9-0 Ruling | Practicing Medicine While Black or Brown?| The right to exemplary care for pain and suffering | EBV causes THIS?? | CASE REPORT STUDY by Patricia Irving, RN | Trial Review for Dr Niel Anand by Dr Mark Ibsen |

S5E11: The "Big Lie" Technique | SUIT UP & SHOW UP! | They Deserve a Nobel Prize! | You Can't Expect Excellent Pain Control Without a Full, 3-Component Protocol | National Importance Broken Healthcare System | Symptoms vs Root Cause | Peptide Stacks: TH-1 LL-37 | Peripheral Neuropathy | NO PATIENT LEFT BEHIND! | Bob Payne: "I Survived HOSPICE, and I'm NOT Going Back!"

S5E10: Miriam's B-Day| What EBV Tests Do We Need? | Dr Anand's Trial Updates | Danita's Journey |

S5E9: Dr Singer & Dr Josh Bloom's USA Today Editorial: "CDC Has Caused Harm to MILLIONS RFK Can Help." | Fraudulent Pain Medicine News & Epoch Times & Other USA Today Articles & Advertisements Debunked | What's This EBV All About? It Can Cause What? | Opportunistic Parasitic Viruses | Example: Patient Battles an Infection for Months and After a Stressful Hospital Visit, Shingles Started 2 days Later | VZV | weakened Immune System = Immunocompromised |

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

S5E5: No Title Necessary | #federal

Dr. Tennant discussed the importance of pain management, not only for humanitarian reasons but also to reduce complications, particularly cardiovascular and cholesterol-related issues. He highlighted the role of the Epstein-Barr virus in causing pain and its reactivation under stress conditions, such as trauma, infection, poisoning, and psychological distress. Dr. emphasized that pain itself can activate the virus, creating a vicious cycle. He advocated for treating pain as a priority, even if it means using invasive methods like implanted electrical stimulators or intrathecal opioid pumps. Dr. also refuted the notion that these methods worsen adhesive arachnoiditis, stating that the benefits may outweigh the risks. The discussion focuses on Tracy's experience with a chronic illness and her resilience in dealing with it. Tracy shares that she has a supportive family and understanding colleagues, but finds it frustrating to live with the condition. She attributes her strength to her faith as a born-again Christian. Dr. Tennant and Dr. Ibsen commend Tracy's positive attitude and discuss the importance of addressing severe pain as a priority in clinical practice. The conversation concludes with reflections on the challenges of treating intractable pain and the need for community support for those suffering from chronic conditions. Viral Capsule Antibodies, Nuclear Antigen Antibodies, Early Antigen Antibodies, PCR Tests

Adhesive Arachnoiditis: It Used to Be Hopeless and Unstoppable Until...1982? | Explaining the Inexplicably Unexplained | EDS (Ehlers'-Danlos' Syndrome) | #AurasTour | #SadieGirl | #EmmyGrace | Double Birthday Surprise for Dr. Tennant & Emmalyn | Emmalyn's Journey | #swiftie |

S5E1: New Year 2025 | 7 Major Symptoms of Adhesive Arachnoiditis | #FLCCC | EBV Tests | Interpreting VCA eBNA Results | Dr. Tennant Debunks Fraud & Lies about Pain & Mindfulness | Why is Your Disc Herniated? | Why is Your Nerve Pinched? | #AARP Have You Forgotten Us? | #PainMedicineNews - Mindfulness, Meditation, Placebo? | #RSD/CRPS | Pudendal Neuropathy