In this episode, Glyn and Konrad talk to Sofi Fateh. Sofi is now 18, but developed chronic widespread pain when she was 12. Having seen many doctors, having had many tests and scans and different treatments which did not work, she finally entered a pain rehabilitation programme. Sofi explains her pain journey. Sofi's story is interesting, fascinating, emotional and tells us much about the journeys pain patients take. Hopefully it will be helpful for pain patients, those around them and healthcare professionals.

You can find Sofi's book here::

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/635c953701bf033911888116/t/643f5cd253452876c9a3349d/1681874157976/1600X2560_AND-KITES_EDITION-ONE_PHONE-TABLET.pdf

You can find a list of Paediatric pain management programmes around the world here:

http://childpain.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PedPainClinicList_23-1.11.23-CLEAN.pdf

Authors:

Dr Glyn Williams is a Consultant paediatric anaesthetist and lead for the pain management service at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London.

Dr Konrad Jacobs is a Consultant clinical psychologist and rehabilitation lead for the Oxford Centre for Children and Young People in Pain. Twitter: @konradjacobs

Contact

Please email Glyn and Konrad with comments and feedback: whatapainpodcast@gmail.com

Follow Konrad on twitter: @konradjacobs

Podcast reference (APA style):

Williams, G. and Jacobs, K. (Hosts). (2023, July, 4). What a Pain. (No.5) [Audio podcast episode]. A patient experience - an interview with Sofia Fateh PART 1

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