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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D. Chronic vs. Acute Pain

--DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between chronic pain and acute pain? How can I best describe my chronic pain when it is variable in intensity but negatively impacts so much of my life and my activities? Are there things my doctor should consider or suggest in my treatment or in communicating with me? -- P.P.C. ANSWER: Acute pain is usually due to an injury or infection, and we expect healing to occur relatively quickly. Chronic pain is expected to go on for at least six months. In some people, acute pain is not treated adequately at the time of injury, and the brain and body learn to be in pain chronically. The reason for pain is perfectly obvious in some cases, but in others, it is not possible to identify the exact cause of pain. Most times, pain is due to damaged nerves (neuropathic pain); injury or degeneration in the musculoskeletal system (osteoarthritis and many kinds of back pain); infl ammatory pain (due to infection or infl ammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis); and compressive pain (such as kidney stones or cancer). Chronic pain affects many parts of your life, as you correctly note, and an experienced doctor will ask about the effect of pain on your social life, mood (depression is very common), relationships, sleep, exercise and occupation. People with more severe problems will have limitations in their activities of daily living. Many people with chronic pain have almost given up communicating the scope of the problems they have, as they don’t like “complaining” all the time, or they feel their loved ones are tired of hearing about it. However, getting a thorough history of the effect of all these dimensions of pain is important for your doctor. Questionnaires like the Brief Pain Inventory address more areas of function than a typical 1-10 pain scale, and may be useful to monitor response to treatment. Experts in pain management are more likely to have the knowledge and experience to communicate about pain effectively, and truly effective treatment for chronic pain requires understanding it. There can be pain without suffering. Suffering is the emotional component brought on by fear: “How bad am I going to hurt today? Will I ever be able to work again? All of my relationships are suffering.” Learning to live a function-centered life is key in the treatment of chronic pain. It isn’t easy and requires a multidisciplinary approach. The time of prescribing pain medications, especially opiates, without a comprehensive plan for long-term pain management, should be over.

*** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2021 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

By Fifi Rodriguez

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Dansvi e’s Beloved Star Thea e Turns 100

BY AMANDA DUDEK

Few places have captured our imaginations like the theatre with its bright lights, entertaining stories, and tasty treats. ey create memories that last a lifetime and experiences that span generations. For businesses like Star eatre in Dansville, this is especially true. Built in 1921, Star eatre was always intended to be a theatre. Its original plaster designs, brass balcony rails and the spectacular crystal chandelier–gi ed to it in 1921 by e Dansville Lutheran Church–are still there along with the painted screen and early ice block air conditioning unit. Designed for sound with its single screen, movie goers still enjoy a movie experience without distraction from other lms. While it was updated to today’s surround sound, modern air conditioning, and Dolby Digital Projection System, Star eatre has never lost its historic charm and beauty, thanks in large part to a local family’s vision. Charles Schmidt bought the theatre in 1994, a er the building had been vacant for nearly 9 years. He and his whole family worked hard to save and restore the structure, giving his community back the theatre it loved. Charles’ daughter Lois re ected, “I have been a part of Star eatre since I was 28! Now a grandma at 55, what I enjoy most is the feeling of ‘coming home’ when you walk in the Star eatre doors. So much more than movies on the screen, the theatre has been the home of many celebrations and rsts from rst movie to rst date.” Many share Lois’ sentiments, including her brother, the late and much-loved Edgar Schmidt, who ran Star eatre until his passing in October 2019. Edgar loved Star eatre and the community, supporting as many local businesses as he could. Said Jennifer Howe, “Edgar was very involved and supportive of the local communities in the area as is the whole Schmidt family. As a Dansville Rotary Club member and former president, he took pride in Main Street, helping to stain front stoops, tending ower beds, keeping sidewalks tidy, and even just popping his head in to say hello! He was more than happy to support worthy fundraisers, even if the funds came from his own pocket.” Today, Lois and her husband, David Furioso, continue to bring a fun and a ordable movie-going experience to Dansville area communities, “a family-friendly night out that doesn’t break the bank!” While the venue and atmosphere are certainly the main attraction, the theatre snack shop has to be a close second. Added by the Schmidt Family, the theatre’s candy case o ers over 50 kinds of candy and treats priced so that even the smallest child or the smallest budget can enjoy a snack with their movie. e star attraction? Popcorn! “We like to say it’s Edgar’s secret recipe and the best popcorn this side of the Mississippi. People even come in during a movie just to get popcorn to take home!” Howe shared. A er facing the challenging restrictions of the pandemic, Star eatre is pleased to be open once again, showing rst-run movies on weekends. It hopes to resume its regular 7-days-a-week schedule soon. Its patrons are thankful to see it reopen its doors. A huge part of Dansville history, losing the 100-year-old landmark would be more than a loss of a favorite local tradition, it would close the book on so many memories. “We hear stories of movie dates, of sitting in the balcony, of when the attendant would shine a ashlight at them for being too chatty,” said Howe. “We like to think Star eatre plays a special part in people’s lives.” Lois agrees as she concludes, “ e wonder and joy of watching movies, as well as hosting other events and celebrations, is why Star eatre is a little bit of ‘home’ for everyone in our community and will continue to be so for many years to come.” 100 years ago, venues like Star eatre brought local entertainment to our communities. It’s a privilege to bring our communities back to local entertainment. For more information and show times, visit the Star eatre website at www.startheatredansville.com or call (585) 335-6950.

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