Medication
One of the primary sources for controlling chronic pain is through the use of medication. Many chronic pain patients rely on opioid drugs, such as methadone, oxycotin or vicodin to control pain throughout the body. Additional medications used for pain include opioid pain pumps, topical pain relievers, over-the-counter pain relievers and injectable pain relievers (such as cortisone).
Addiction
Chronic Pain is a serious condition, from which relief is sought through various treatments. While medications are a popular…
Injectables
Injectable medications are ones that are administered in a method different than being absorbed through digestive organs, and may be used for purposes of prevention or cure.…
Non-opioid Pain Medication
Two types of medication for addressing pain include: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ibuprofen that are over the counter and opiod hydrocodone prescribed by a doctor. Both…
Opioid Medication
Opioid medications are one solution for chronic pain relief. While there is concern over whether they are addictive, this apprehension has grown out of proportion to the…
Over the Counter
Over the counter (OTC) drugs are ones that can be purchased without a prescription from a doctor, therapist, or other medical personel verifying a need for that particular…
Topical
If you want to target a specific painful area or traditional pain medications are not doing the job, then topical medications are the potential solution. Ranging from patches…
Pain Pumps
Pain pumps are used to provide a continuous flow of a drug into the bloodstream to help ease chronic pain. Pumps are implanted in the body and are used for…
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Pain Management Suffers Due to Fears of Prescription Drug Abuse
We're all too aware of the fact that chronic pain is being significantly under-treated because many physicians either have inadequate training, personal biases or are afraid of prescription drug abuse. Surveys show that at least 30 percent of…
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