Self-regulation of chronic arthritic pain and long-term analgesic dependence in a haemophiliac. Academic Article

abstract

• Haemophilia is characterized by recurrent internal bleeding episodes, with repeated haemorrhages into the joint areas eventually resulting in a chronic condition similar to osteoarthritis. A 31-year-old haemophiliac, with a nine-year history of narcotic analgesic dependence secondary to chronic arthritis pain, learned self-regulation techniques consisting of progressive muscle relaxation exercises, meditative breathing, and guided imagery. Long-term follow-up evidenced clinically significant decreases in arthritic pain intensity and analgesic intake subsequent to self-regulation training.

authors

• Varni, James

published proceedings

• Rheumatol Rehabil

author list (cited authors)

• Varni, J. W., & Gilbert, A.

citation count

• 37

complete list of authors

• Varni, JW||Gilbert, A

publication date

• August 1982

publisher

• Oxford University Press (OUP)  Publisher

published in

• Rheumatology and rehabilitation  Journal

keywords

• Adult
• Behavior Therapy
• Dextropropoxyphene
• Hemophilia A
• Humans
• Male
• Pain
• Pain Management
• Self Care
• Substance-Related Disorders

PubMed Central ID

• 7100773

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1093/rheumatology/21.3.171

start page

• 171

end page

• 174

volume

• 21

issue

• 3

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/21.3.171