Pain Specialists of Charleston BLOG
Welcome Dr. Galica!
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Ryan Galica to Pain Specialists of Charleston, PA. It is our mission to provide excellent care to our patients with the best and brightest talent in our practice. Dr. Galica is an exceptional addition and truly embodies the mission and mindset of our Pain Specialists Team. Dr. Galica received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and then completed a Categorical Anesthesia Residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Following ...Read More
Did You Know? Copays vs. Coinsurance
Patients often ask us "What's the difference between a co-pay and a co-insurance?" A COPAY is a fixed amount you pay for a health care service A COINSURANCE is your share of the costs of a health care service. It's usually figured as a percentage of the amount your insurances allows for a charged service and most patients begin paying a coinsurance after you've paid your plan's deductible. Once your deductible has been met, some insurances have an 80%/20% co-insurance. What does ...Read More
Tips to help reduce chronic pain while traveling.
For most people, deciding where to travel during summer vacation is something they plan all year long. Picking the best locations for days of fun and laughter. For people suffering from chronic pain, it can be something they dread. As families and friends are ramping up their summer get-a-ways, it is important to have a plan to help minimize your pain. Here are a few tips to remember when planning your vacations. Don’t just book any old hotel room: When you book a room, make ...Read More
Hurricane Season is Here! Emergency Preparedness for Prescription Medications
June in South Carolina means the official start of hurricane season is upon us. We don’t know when disaster may strike, so it’s important to be prepared for any emergency, remembering to include your prescription medications in your plans. Here are tips to be prepared: Make a medication list: Keep an updated list of all medications, dosages and phone numbers for your doctors and pharmacies in a waterproof bag or container. Carry your prescription card: Keep your health ...Read More
CRPS Resources
Looking to learn more about CRPS? There are many great resources with very valuable information. Be sure to check out the following: American RSD Hope http://www.rsdhope.org/ Color the World Orange http://www.colortheworldorange.com/#ctwo NIH Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Fact Sheet http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy/detail_reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy.htm RSDSA http://rsds.org/ If you think you or a loved one are suffering from CRPS, give ...Read More
