Re: What can pain clinic do for me?10 yrs outbound/scar tissue
From: Judy Kemp (jukemp@utmb.edu)
Thu Dec 25 14:44:12 2003
Hi there,
Know there are many here who understand some of the things you are
dealing with/ I am sorry you are having to got through it. Wanted to
throw out a few ideas for medically managing pain - that are not
narcotics. I think there are many different things one must think
about to most effectively treat pain. First, if sleep is not good it
makes it very difficult to deal with anything, even on a good day. A
non narcotic medication that some use to help with sleep is tarazadone.
It works differently than Ambien - your doctor can explain if you are
interested.
Also, there is alot of anxiety around pain. Anxiety that you will have
pain, that makes pain perception greater, that makes us feel more pain,
etc in a vicious circle. Many ways to help with anxiety. Yoga, tia
chi, meditation, some get benefit from accupuncture, aromatherapy, bio
feedback. On the medicine front there is alot to think about. Some
think longer acting medications are best - they have less addictive
potential, longer coverage, less ups and downs, etc. Examples of short
acting antianxiety med is Xanax, longer acting would be klonopin or
lorazepam (Ativan).
Then there is the depression side you mentioned. Therapy is good, as
are the newer SSRI (selective seritonin reuptake inhibitors). I have
heard these meds can decrease the perception of pain, help with
anxiety, and also help with depression.
But of course, you have to check with your medical doctor to see what
he/she thinks as well as what you think! Many get good support and
relief from pain clinics. I know there are lots of good books out
there too dealing with the subject of chronic pain, alot on the
internet, and http://www pain support groups. Wishing you well. Judy
On Dec 23, 2003, at 7:55 AM, International Adhesions Society wrote:
> Sender: vixen281@yahoo.com (judi)
> Subject: What can pain clinic do for me?10 yrs outbound/scar tissue
> probs
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> Hi All,I need to know what a pain clinic has done for you.I am 10 years
> outbound from cancer surgery and have been in chronic pain for 10
> years.came off darvocet 2 years ago and have been dealing with alot of
> depression from the pain.so I want to know if you have any positive out
> comes and what they did for you.thank you for any support.
>
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