Demystifying Pain: Insights on Pain Management and Breakthroughs with Dr. William Schmidt

Welcome to an eye-opening episode on one of medicine's biggest mysteries-pain. Whether you've dealt with a lingering ache, faced surgery, or simply been curious about why we feel pain, this conversation is for you. Today, we’re joined by pain expert Dr. William Schmidt, who has spent over three decades researching pain relief and pioneering breakthroughs in pain medication.
Together, we uncover why Tylenol works better when mixed with other meds, the real reason opioids can be so addictive, and the exciting new drugs on the horizon that could change pain treatment forever. And if you've ever wondered what’s happening in your body that makes pain so hard to treat, we dig into the science-breaking down how drugs like NAV1.8 inhibitors might finally provide an alternative to opioids.
Tune in to learn how pain works, what to expect after surgery, and where the future of pain management is heading. If pain has ever impacted your life or someone you know, you don’t want to miss this!