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Managing period pain

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Period pain is common and can feel different from person to person. Heat packs, exercise and relaxation may help you manage period pain. Pain relieving medicines, hormonal treatments and other pain relief techniques can help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice. In some people, period pain is caused by an underlying health condition. Treating the underlying condition can relieve the pain. See your doctor if your pain changes, doesn’t respond to treatment or stops you doing your usual activities. What does period pain feel like? Period pain, also called dysmenorrhoea, is common. It can prevent some

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Pethidine

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Pethidine is an opioid pain-relief medicine that was once widely used in Australia for pain caused by a range of different conditions. Pethidine is now less often used because newer, safer opioids are available. Pethidine is sometimes used to reduce labour pain in childbirth. Pethidine is considered highly addictive, and so is not prescribed on an ongoing basis, or in the treatment of persistent pain in chronic conditions. What is pethidine? Pethidine is a strong opioid pain-relief medicine. It was once widely used in Australia for pain caused by a range of different conditions, but its use is decreasing

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Methadone

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Methadone is prescribed for the treatment of heroin and other opioid dependencies, and for pain relief from some conditions. It is a type of opioid medicine, and is only available with a prescription from your doctor. Methadone can make it easier for people to stop taking more harmful drugs. Methadone is only used to treat severe pain when other treatments do not work or cannot be tolerated. Do not change your dosage of methadone without discussing it with your doctor first. What is methadone? Methadone is an opioid medicine, which is only available with a prescription from your doctor.

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Knee pain

By Sama Mohamed

What causes knee pain? Knee pain is a common problem that can occur suddenly or over a period of time. Knee pain may be due to a number of causes, and generally treatment is readily available. Injury-related causes include: damage to parts of the knee, including bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons or muscles bursitis, which is inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the knee (known as bursae) Arthritis-related causes include: osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis gout septic arthritis (infected knee) Other causes include: patellofemoral pain syndrome: pain around the kneecap (patella) where it runs over the end of the thigh bone (femur),

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Hydromorphone

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Hydromorphone is a strong opioid-based pain medicine that can only be prescribed by your doctor. Hydromorphone is prescribed for the short-term relief of severe pain, where other pain-relief medicines have not been effective or cannot be used. Hydromorphone is not the same as morphine — it is much more potent (stronger), so take care not to confuse the two. Always take hydromorphone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Don’t stop taking hydromorphone suddenly, as you may experience withdrawal symptoms. What is hydromorphone? Hydromorphone is a strong opioid pain medicine available on prescription from your doctor.   What is hydromorphone used

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Hip pain

By Sama Mohamed

What is hip pain? Pain in the hip is very common. Hip pain affects children and adults and can have a variety of different causes. You should see a doctor or physiotherapist if your hip pain persists. Sometimes you can feel pain from other areas of your body in your hip – this is called ‘referred pain’. Pain in the hip can affect you when you: walk up or down stairs sit or stand for some time exercise or play sport What causes hip pain? Usually if the problem is with the hip itself you will feel pain inside your hip or your groin.

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Fentanyl

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Fentanyl is a strong opioid pain medicine that can only be prescribed by your doctor. Fentanyl is prescribed for severe pain, when other pain medicines have been ineffective or cannot be used. Fentanyl is available in several formulations in different strengths. If you take fentanyl and your pain is not well-controlled, or you have any unexpected side effects, see your doctor. Always take fentanyl exactly as your doctor prescribed. What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a strong opioid medicine that can be prescribed by your doctor as part of a broader strategy to help manage your pain. What is fentanyl used for?

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