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Arachnoiditis: The Evidence Revealed

A landmark 2010 medical reference by J. Antonio Aldrete, MD, MS, with clinical collaborators. In 52 chapters across 11 sections, the book examines arachnoiditis history, anatomy, inflammation, pain, potential causes and complications, clinical and radiological diagnosis, treatment approaches, rehabilitation, and patient experience. It is a historical reference; medical recommendations should be checked against current research.

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AUTOIMMUNE-COLLAGEN CONDITIONS THAT PRECEDE ADHESIVE ARACNOIDITIS (AA)-Bulletin 82

Dr. Tennant's latest bulletin on the causes of adhesive arachnoiditis and the conditions that preceded AA. Dr. Tennant explains that very...

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Karen Schmidt's Memorial

One week ago today, the Arachnoiditis Community lost another member to Arachnoiditis, and heaven gained another angel. Karen's family has...

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Dr. Tennant's Bulletin 80

How collagen diseases cause Arachnoiditis and the three related categories plays a role; genetic; autoimmune/collagen; post-infection...

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Neuropathic Pain-Dr. Tennant's Bulletin #78

This is a great bulletin that describes what neuropathic pain is and what's effective at treating it. Be sure to check out Dr. Tennant's...

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March 2022

There is a certain quality about the experience of living with a Rare Disease: a bit of an oxymoron in its character. By definition, a...

Educational Resource

The Comprehensive Cannabis Guide: A Patient's Perspective

Nicole Abbott's Comprehensive Cannabis Guide: A Patient's Perspective (July 2025) includes a discussion of terpenes and pain on PDF pages 28-33. Terpenes are aromatic plant compounds. The guide discusses their potential interactions with cannabinoids, the proposed 'entourage effect,' and possible effects on inflammatory pathways. It describes beta-caryophyllene in relation to CB2 receptors, myrcene as commonly associated with relaxation, limonene as associated with mood and inflammation-related effects, pinene as discussed for possible analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, and linalool as discussed for calming effects. These are descriptions of proposed or emerging mechanisms, not proof that any terpene treats arachnoiditis or neuropathic pain in humans. The guide also considers risks, medication interactions, and product differences. Consult the original PDF for context and references.

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LOW DOSE, INTERMITTENT ADMINISTRATION OF FOUR CONSISTENT AGENTS FOR AA-bulletin 83

This bulletin has the low dose safe and effective alternative doses for ketorolac and methylprednisolone that physicians are reticent to...

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Dr. Tennant's Bulletin 81

Dr. Tennant's bulletin on EBV and the possible connection between it and Arachnoiditis. ACMCRN is currently doing a literature review on...

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Dr. Tennant's Bulletin 79

Informative bulletin on collagen and how at least 50% of patient MRI's reviewed by Dr. Tennant with arachnoiditis shows collagen related...

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Harnessing AI and Robotics to Treat Spinal Cord Injuries

Researchers have successfully stabilized an enzyme that is able to degrade scar tissue as a result of spinal cord injury with the help of AI

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Welcome to the ACMCRN Blog

Welcome to the ACMCRN Blog. Here you will find the latest updates and information related to Arachnoiditis. Each month, Lori Verton will...

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