S6E5: Z51.5: Legacy Patients: The 8 Major Symptoms of AA: Exciting News From DocToks!

Double-Denial: Z51.5: Legacy Patients: Palliative Care Charting Criteria: EXEMPT from CDC Guidelines:

Do You Have Any of the 8 Major Symptoms of AA? Exciting News From DocToks!

Dr. Tennant emphasized that symptoms should be given more weight in diagnosis than MRI results. He detailed the 8 major symptoms that patients with adhesive arachnoiditis typically experience (with at least 4 present in confirmed cases):

Dr. Tennant identified 8 major symptoms of adhesive arachnoiditis, emphasizing that symptoms should be given more weight in diagnosis than MRI results
PEA (palmitoylethanolomide) at high doses (600mg twice daily for 1 month, then 1200mg twice daily for 2-3 months) may help reverse central pain

Dr. Tennant has updated the starting protocol for adhesive arachnoiditis to PEA and ivermectin instead of Katorolac and methylprednisolone

Palliative care designation (ICD-10 code Z51.5) provides protection for doctors and benefits for patients with incurable conditions

Vitamin supplementation (C, B12, D, and minerals like magnesium) is important for pain management and preventing Epstein-Barr virus reactivation