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With our physician's specialized fellowship training in neurology, pain and electrodiagnosis, we are able to assist the patient or referring party in the diagnosis and management of persistent neurological and pain problems.

As you know, these cases may have a nerve injury (neuropathic) or structural component that has made diagnosis challenging e.g., nerve root problem or radiculopathy, spinal cord problem, brachial or lumbosacral plexus problem, carpal tunnel, tarsal tunnel, nerve problem or neuropathy.

To address these issues, our approach involves a comprehensive, focused neurology consult, including a detailed history, general physical and neurological examination, and electrodiagnostic evaluation.

The patient’s previous studies are then reviewed and correlated with the history and exam findings, to arrive at a problem oriented diagnosis—our goal being to determine the location of the most likely cause of your symptoms or pain generator, and any structural lesions that may be responsible for the ongoing disability.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE FOR THIS PRACTICE, AS PER:

• New Mexico Senate Bill 215
• NM Medical Board Title 16, Chapter 10, Part 14 - Rule regarding Management of Pain with Controlled Substances
  

In order to comply with the above regulations and guidelines and to further the safe use and prescription of controlled substances for our patients that require pain management, the current office procedure will require the following:

- The frequency of routine medication follow-up for the renewal of prescriptions for controlled substances will depend on a particular patient's individual case specifics, as well as the following:

• the type of controlled substance prescribed
• the DEA Federal Class level of the controlled substance prescribed
• the number of controlled substances prescribed.
• the total quantity of medication prescribed
• any particular concerns the physician may have regarding the patient's use and safe-keeping of their medication

- With the above in mind, medication follow-up for refills may be required at monthly intervals, varying from: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 months.

- If significant medication use and/or safe-keeping issues supervene, then a patient may be seen as often as every  1-2 weeks, until the problem is resolved.

- Routine drug testing, either in the form of urine or oral fluids toxicology will be performed at each visit. The patient will be responsible for any cost incurred.

- The New Mexico Prescription Monitoring Program that tracks a patient's prescriptions filled for controlled substances, the pharmacy used and the prescribing doctor, will be queried on a regular basis. Any irregularities found that cannot be adequately explained, may result in a patient being dismissed from the practice.

- A Physician-Patient Controlled Substances Agreement must be signed by the patient if these medication wil be prescribed.

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- We are pleased to review any patient referral for either Neurology, Pain Management or Pain Diagnosis.



successful outcomes begin with a timely diagnosis !

HOW WE CAN HELP

• Non Narcotic Pain Control

• Non Opioid Pain Control

• Head - Neck - Back Pain

• Botox Treatments for Migraine Headache

• Disc Problem

• Pelvic Pain

• Nerve Problem

• Tennis Elbow

• Lateral Epicondylitis

• Shingles Pain

• PHP - Post Herpetic Neuralgia

• Trigeminal Neuralgia

• Diabetes Neuropathy Foot Pain

• Nerve Pain

• Neuropathy Pain

• Spinal Cord Problem

• Carpal Tunnel Pain

• Tarsal Tunnel - Inside Ankle Pain

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Foot Pain

• Testing: EMG - NCV - SSEP - BAERS - VEP - Facial Nerve - Trigeminal Nerve Reflex

• Improve Pain Control

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Patient Commentary

Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain

“I was officially diagnosed with severe endometriosis when I was 26 years old. Although, I am very certain it started years before when I was in my teens. My periods where always very heavy flow and extremely painful—painful enough that I would always need a day or two off from school or work. I started taking birth control pills when I was 18 and that seemed to suppress the progression of the disease or at least the symptoms. After I had my first child, when my cycle resumed, the pain returned. My doctor did ultrasounds, MRIs, and x-rays trying to find the cause. She decided to do an exploratory laparoscopy and that’s when they discovered I had severe endometriosis.

Over the next 15 years, I had five more abdominal surgeries. My right ovary was removed, my uterus, my appendix, along with both of my tubes and my cervix because they were covered with the disease. The endometriosis continued to spread and do damage to many nerves in my pelvic area. The nerve damage caused severe pain in my right hip, low back, and my pelvic area.

The pain gradually got worse, increasing from a few days a month to everyday. I was put on countless medications. From pain meds to hormones, birth control pills, IUD and the worst was a medication that shut down my ovaries and put me into medical menopause. I used OTC pain relievers until my stomach couldn’t handle them anymore, as well as ice, heat, and local lidocaine to no avail. Another pain management doctor gave me more medications to try as well as nerve ablation—none of which helped.

The pain was so intense that, most days, I was forced to stay home. I was unable to take care of my home or my children. I was also unable to have sex because it was too painful. When more surgery was no longer an option I began seeking someone to help me deal with the pain. At this point in my life my life quality was terrible. A friend recommended Dr. Campa [the author]. I saw him and he started a treatment plan with the injections. He gave me injections in my right hip, low back and my pelvic area.

Very early in the treatments, I began to feel improvement. The injections would bring my pain scores from a 9 or 10 down to a 2 or 3. The only drawback was that it was short relief. While they were working I was able to start participating in my family life again. I would get the injections once a week. The first three and four days were great but over the next day or two the pain would return. Although while they were working, I could be active and have intercourse that wasn’t painful. The only drawback was that the relief was so temporary.

When Dr. Campa started giving me the cross-linked injections the onset of pain relief was within 24 hours or so. The great thing about them was that they lasted for months not days! Comparing the two different injections, the cross-linked injections brought my pain scores of 9 or 10 to a 1 or 2. Only getting injections every 6 months or so compared to weekly has been so much easier and the time I saved I am able to devote to my family. The long-term pain relief has been an absolute blessing.

Before the cross-link injections, oxycodone and hydromorphone would help minimally with all the nerve pain and abdominal pain from the scar tissue and adhesions. The oral pain medication barely took the edge off of all the pain and I spent most of my time in bed or on the couch unable to move. The cross-link injections brought down my pain levels in my right hip, low back and pelvic area nerves enough that the oral pain medication made the scar tissue and adhesion pain more manageable. I continue to take oxycodone and hydromorphone to help with the severe pain that isn’t nerve related. The scar tissue and adhesion pain is a pulling pain across my whole pelvic region, but the most intense pain originates from the lower right pelvic region. This pain is controlled with opioids, which lowers the pain score from a 9 or 10/ out of 10 to about a 6 out of 10.

In the areas treated with the cross-linked injections, the pain is a least 90% better. The other areas seemed to improve some but it’s hard for me to tell if they actually improved or if they are easier to manage since the other pain is so much better.”

MG

May 2018

Albuquerque, NM

PDF download for XL-NMA treatment for Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain-Dr Campa

NEW - PRF

PLATELET RICH FIBRIN INJECTION

Non-Narcotic, Non-Opioid, Non-Addictive Pain Control & Management



 * ANNOUNCING *

NeuropathY-Nerve pain

breakthrough treatment !

New Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid, Non-Narcotic, Non-Opioid, Non-Addictive Pain Control & Management

*Dr. Campa's research has been accepted for presentation at:

- Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid for the Management of Neuropathic Pelvic Pain, Practical Pain Management, July-August, Vol. 18, Issue #5, 2018

- Step-by-Step Injection Technique to Target Endometriosis-Related Neuropathic Pelvic Pain, Practical Pain Management, July-August, Vol. 18, Issue #5, 2018

- Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid Injection for Neuropathic Pain, Practical Pain Management, June, Vol. 17, Issue #5, 2017

Step-by-Step Technique for Targeting Superficial Radial Nerve Pain , Practical Pain Management, June, Vol. 17, Issue #5, June 2017

- 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Neuromodulation Society of the United Kingdom & Ireland, November 03-04, 2016 Manchester, England.

- 2015 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, November 19-21, 2015, Miami Beach, Florida.

- 2015 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Management, September 17-20, 2015, Washington, DC.

- 2015 International Conference On Opioids-ICOO Harvard Medical School, June 7-9, 2015, Boston, Massachusetts.

- 2015-5th World Congress On Neuropathic Pain of the IASP-International Association For the Study of Pain, May 14, 2015, in Nice, France.

- 2015-31st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, March 18, 2015, Washington, DC.

- PAIN MEDICINE NEWS - Video Discussion, Washington, DC, September, 2015

Click here for a graphic of the presentation.

Click here for the Data Table-1.

Click here for Meeting Handout Summary-PDF



Burning nerve pain - Diabetic Neuropathy

Shingles Pain - Neuropathic Pain

Dr. Campa, a neurology and pain specialist with over 25 years of experience, has discovered a breakthrough in the treatment of neuropathy  nerve pain, like burning diabetic foot pain and Shingles pain-Post Herpetic Neuralgia-PHN.

After a clinical evaluation to determine if you are an appropriate candidate, his innovative, treatment can proceed:

• For Diabetic Foot Pain - Usually 1-2 injections in both feet.
• For Shingles And Other Areas of Pain - Injection number and area will depend on the location of the pain.
  
• Relief occurs within 24-72 hours.
• Results typically lasts 6 weeks to 6 months, some cases longer.

Due to its advanced nature, injection costs are not covered by insurance.

* Call for current pricing.*

* Now Accepting CareCredit *

If you have another kind of pain or neuropathy, please call to discuss your case, as you too may benefit from this new discovery !



Pain problems currently being treated include:

• Nerve Injury Pain & Spasticity

• Diabetic Neuropathy Pain

• Shingles Pain - PHN

• Post Herpetic Neuralgia

• Plantar Fasciitis Pain
  

• Face Pain & Tic Douloureux

• Trigeminal Neuralgia & Neuroma

• TMJ Pain & Emtpy Socket Pain

• Chemotherapy Neuropathy Pain

• Migraine & Severe Headache Pain

• Carpal & Tarsal Tunnel Pain

• CRPS & RSD Pain

• Stump Pain & Phantom Pain

• Sports Injury Pain & Tennis Elbow Pain

• Scar Pain & Pain from Surgery

• Arm & Leg Ulcer Pain
  

For consultation call:

(505) 508-1543

*Note: Dr. Campa's three year research study in the treatment of nerve pain from injury and disease supporting his discovery is titled,

"CROSS-LINKED HYALURONIC ACID: A PARADIGM SHIFT IN THE TREATMENT OF NEUROPATHIC PAIN"



Testimonial from Dr. W.B., Pecos, Texas, February 23, 2016

"We feel very fortunate to have met you through our son, Dr. B. Because of your remarkable treatment…my wife is still maintaining the same level of improvement (85%-90%)..."  

Dear Dr. Campa:
Thank you very much for your kind note and we feel very fortunate to have met you through our son, Dr. B. Because of your remarkable treatment…my wife is still maintaining the same level of improvement (85%-90%) which was shown at your clinic soon after the injection treatment. It is also surprising to see that as you suggested, her muscle pain in the legs and thighs also have been improving. She states that although the level of pain is largely dependent upon her extent of daily physical activities, overall her leg and thigh pain have decreased by about 50% as of today. I will continue to closely observe her and keep you updated. Thank you very much for your interest in my wife's problem and providing such effective treatment. I would appreciate, if you can kindly share with me any future research articles you might write about the subject.

Kindest regards, Dr. W.B., Pecos, Texas

Testimonial from Dr. R.B., Albuquerque, New Mexico, February 13, 2016

"I know words cannot express how tremendously grateful I am to you and your staff for all of you’ve done for my Mom, and for me, but I must try! "

Dear Dr. Campa:

I know words cannot express how tremendously grateful I am to you and your staff for all of you’ve done for my Mom, and for me, but I must try! You and your staff went far beyond the extra mile to accommodate us – getting us squeezed in on such short notice, being amazingly meticulous and thorough in your evaluation and treatment of my Mom, taking so much of your invaluable time for us… and I am really grateful for Deniss, who came in … to help out, and I was touched by how moved she was by my Mom’s response to treatment – I don’t know if she would want you to know, but I noticed she teared up a bit, when my Mom noted the recovery of her proprioception. I must also add that your compassion, your professionalism, and your great passion for your work and your patients are a great inspiration to me and reminders of why I went into medicine in the first place.

My Mom continues to do very well. As you’ll recall, after her treatment, my Mom had a residual sensation of cold in her left great toe; otherwise, her feet felt normal to her that first day within minutes of treatment. Interestingly, over the ensuing two days, the cold sensation in her great toe faded away, improving proximally towards the end of her great toe, until her great toe joined the rest of her feet in feeling completely normal!

Thank you again for your help with my Mom. You made such a profound impact on my Mom’s well-being, comfort, and happiness with your amazing care. It’s still astonishing to think that five years of continuous, miserable pain literally melted away within just minutes of treatment. Honestly, the response to treatment is nothing short of miraculous, and I thank God for you and your help. I believe you are on to something truly profound and truly important with your work.

Best wishes and regards, and with immeasurable gratitude,

Dr. R.B., Dermatologist – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Testimonial from Dr. A.V.A., F.A.C.O.I., Phoenix, Arizona, August 20, 2015

"Dr. Campa...injected the neural matrix...almost immediately my pain dissipated....I have been able to move my arm in all directions without pain."

To Whom It May Concern:

  I became a patient of Dr. John Campa on July 20, 2015.  I was having significant pain in the right posterior thoracic region (after five scoliosis surgeries). I was reaching a point where I could not elevate my right arm without having severe pain in this area. This pain also radiated laterally and anteriorly to my right chest.  I began using my left arm instead of my right. I am right handed.

Dr. Campa evaluated my disorder intensely over a period of 2 1/2 hours over the next 2 days. Previously I had multiple therapies, including routine lidocaine injections, medial branch block, and botox injections as well as multiple Rx's without improvement.

Dr. Campa then injected the neural matrix, that he felt was the problem, with cross-linked hyaluronic acid. Almost immediately my pain dissipated. Since that time I have been able to move my arm in all directions without pain.

I can only thank Dr. Campa profusely for my improvement.

Thank you,

Dr. A.V.A., F.A.C.O.I., Internist

August 20, 2015

Phoenix, AZ

Testimonial from RLJ, Albuquerque, NM

"...treatments to address the nerve pains, ....have removed pains by at least 90 to 95%..."

Dear Sir:

I am pleased to forward this short notice to you, which expresses my deep and sincere gratitude, for the recent treatment you provided for me. As you know I have experienced continuing nerve pain which is associated as residual effects from Shingles. This condition has been prevalent for the past three years. I sought various treatments, such as prescribed medication, which proved to be virtually ineffective. In addition, I sought treatments with acupuncture. These provided only minimal effectiveness and relief.

As I have been referred to you by other patients of yours, and have received treatments to address the nerve pains, I am pleased to inform you that your treatments have removed pains by at least 90 to 95%. I wish that these treatments were available back at the peak of all the discomforts and pains I endured. Thank you!

Gratefully and respectfully I remain,

Yours truly,

Richard LJ, March 2015

Albuquerque, New Mexico