Blog - Portland Pain Solutions

BY FREDERICK C. LITTLEJOHN, M.D.

Reflections on 10 Years at Northeast...

Monday, March 1, 2021 After 10 years at Northeast Pain Management, in Bangor, I decided to leave and move to Southern Maine. It was time to go. The family had needs that would be better met in Portland, but almost as important, I’ve been yearning to build something entirely my own. A place that reflects my unique personal mission for connecting with and...

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BY FREDERICK C. LITTLEJOHN, M.D.

Just what is a pain clinic,...

Thursday, May 6, 2021 If you've never been to a "pain clinic" before, you might wonder what goes on in these places. Everyone knows what to expect when they go to the dentist. Pain is an unusual specialty in that it focuses on a sensory experience that is not even one of the five senses! There are no "smell clinics", or "taste clinics"....

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BY FREDERICK C. LITTLEJOHN, M.D.

A Confusing Health System

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 I have some relatives visiting this week. As always, that means tending to all their "small" pain problems that go unaddressed at home. Some big ones too. As I get Portland Pain Solutions ready to open in July, these mini-consults are a good reminder of my mission. I listened to one story of a family member's seven-month struggle with...

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