About Arachnoiditis

The Arachnoiditis Story (Printer-friendly version of entire document)

Wendy Anderson, M.D.

A brief introduction to Arachnoiditis, along with encouragement to explore the ASAMS website.

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Arachnoiditis - Spinal Cord Injury with Intractable Pain (Printer-friendly version of entire document)

Wendy Anderson, M.D.
Denise Sumner, MSc

An excellent introduction to Arachnoiditis and related factors and conditions, from the patient's perspective.

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Summary for Patients 

Sarah Andreae-Jones MB BS (Smith)

First in a series of articles by Dr Sarah Andreae-Jones.

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The Adhesive Arachnoiditis Syndrome (Printer-friendly version of entire document)

Sarah Andreae-Jones MB BS (Smith)

This article aims to give an overview of this complex condition, so that patients and their physicians have a clearer understanding, and can work together to combat the devastating effect it can have on people’s lives.

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Adhesive Arachnoiditis (Printer-friendly version of entire document)

Charles V. Burton, M.D., for The Institute for Low Back and Neck Care

Treatment options for Adhesive Arachnoiditis.

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Arachnoiditis

Kevin Rahn, MD, Mohammad E. Majd, MD and Richard T. Holt, MD. Spine Surgery, PSC 210 East Gray Street Suite 601, Louisville, KY 40202

Copy of article outlining Arachnoiditis. Thanks to Dr Richard Holt for permission to post this article on our website.

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Adhesive Arachnoiditis (OFF-SITE)

Charles V. Burton, M.D., for The Institute for Low Back and Neck Care

Several articles on Adhesive Arachnoiditis.

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1999 Arachnoiditis Survey (Printer-friendly version of entire document)

Sarah Andreae-Jones MB BS (Smith)

A Global postal survey of arachnoiditis sufferers, with participants from USA, UK, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The survey includes the majority of the most common signs and symptoms experienced, most frequently used medications in treatment, thyroid function, and a summary of symptoms in undiagnosed cases. 

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Arachnoiditis Explained (Printer-friendly version of entire document)

Sarah Andreae-Jones MB BS (Smith)

As the title suggests, this article explains Arachnoiditis in a simple, straightforward manner.

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Autoimmune Aspects of Arachnoiditis (Printer-friendly version of entire document)

Sarah Andreae-Jones MB BS (Smith)

Is there an autoimmune component linked to the progression of arachnoiditis? In this article Dr Sarah Smith presents information about autoimmunity and it's possible role in progressive arachnoiditis and its link to other autoimmune diseases. Included in the article are features found in arachnoiditis patients suggestive of autoimmunity.

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B.P.A.A. News Letter - Spring 1996: ARACHNOIDITIS (Printer-friendly version of entire document)

Margaret Hill, for the Back Pain Association of America

A history of Arachnoiditis, and discoveries made along the way, that can provide a background for further studies.

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Epidural Anaesthesia and Arachnoiditis (Printer-friendly version of entire document)

Sarah Andreae-Jones MB BS (Smith)

Possible connections between anaesthetics and Arachnoiditis.

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Spiders In Your Spine? (Printer-friendly version of entire document)

Sarah Andreae-Jones MB BS (Smith)

An introduction to Arachnoiditis.

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