There are ways to treat or manage chronic pain - some involve medications, and others do not. If your doctor prescribes medication, be sure to talk about whether it is safe to take with other medications and how your medical history impacts the decision.
Make sure to keep a list of all the medications you take including over-the-counter drugs and any supplements. Take this list to your appointments and be sure to keep your doctor updated.
Be sure you know and take the right dose of the medication prescribed.
Here are some of the types of medications your doctor may prescribe or recommend for pain.
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Putting on extra pounds can slow healing and make some pain worse. Keeping a healthy weight might help with knee pain, or pain in the back, hips, or feet.
Pain might make you inactive, which can lead to a cycle of more pain and loss of function. Mild activity can help.
Sleep helps with healing and improves your mood.
As part of a pain support group, you can share your ideas and thoughts while learning from others. It can help to talk to other people about how they deal with pain.