There are many ways to manage your pain. There are medicines that can be used to relieve pain. There are also other ways to treat pain without taking medicine. Your doctor will work with you to find out what works best for you.
What are some of the medicines used to treat pain?
Some pain medicines are acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and opioids. Opioids include morphine, oxycodone and hydromorphone. Many of these medicines come in pills, liquids, suppositories and skin patches. Some pain may be treated with medicines that are not usually thought of as pain relievers. For example, antidepressants.
Are there other ways to relieve pain?
That will depend on your illness or condition and how much pain you have. Sometimes pain can be relieved in other ways. Some other treatments for pain are listed here:
- Acupuncture, which uses small needles to block pain
- Taking your mind off the pain with movies, games and conversation
- Electrical nerve stimulation, which uses small jolts of electricity to block pain
- Physical therapy n Exercise
- Hypnosis n Heat or cold
- Massage n Relaxation
Information provide by The Joint Commission.
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