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Options for managing chronic pain

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Chronic pain can be very intense, and coping with it on your own can be a challenge. Since everyone’s experience of chronic pain is different, individuals need their own tailored pain-management plan. You can manage chronic pain by using a combination of methods that improve your physical, social, and mental wellbeing. Medicines are sometimes useful in managing chronic pain in addition to other strategies. Opioids are not usually recommended for chronic non-cancer pain. What are my options for managing chronic pain? Chronic pain is a common condition that affects 1 in 5 Australians aged over 45 years. Chronic pain

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#C #Opioid medicines and pain

Chronic pain

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Chronic pain typically lasts for more than 3 months, or beyond expected healing time. Causes of chronic pain include illnesses, musculoskeletal problems, injury, surgery and cancer. Sometimes people with chronic pain have no obvious cause for their pain. Chronic pain can affect mood, sleep and mental health, and sometimes leads to anxiety and/or depression. Treatment for chronic pain includes medicines, physiotherapy, psychological therapy, and relaxation techniques. What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than 3 months, or in many cases, beyond normal healing time. Chronic pain is sometimes also called persistent pain. It

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