Elliot Krane: The mystery of chronic pain

The speaker discusses chronic pain as a disease, not just a symptom, using a feather and torch analogy to illustrate patient experiences. Chandler's case highlights the severe impact of chronic pain and allodynia. The nervous system's role in misinterpreting pain signals is explained, emphasizing the complexity of neurotransmitter interactions. Current treatments, including therapy and painkillers, are described as crude, with hope for future disease-modifying drugs targeting glial cells.

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