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Corticosteroids -- Corticosteroids for Pain Created: Sunday, November 22, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Corticosteroids are often prescribed to treat painful joint conditions. How corticosteroids work, and how they are used.
Smoking and Pain - Stop Smoking and Help Your Pain Created: Monday, March 09, 2009 Updated: Friday, December 31, 2010
Many people use smoking as a form of relaxation, but did you know that smoking can actually make chronic pain worse? Stopping smoking can help you get more control over your pain.
Chronic Arthritis Pain - Diagnosing Treating Chronic Arthritis Pain Created: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Arthritis is one of the most common types of chronic pain, affecting all ages. Learn what causes it, how it is diagnosed and how to treat arthritis pain.
Fibromyalgia Pain - Diagnosing Treating Fibromyalgia Pain Created: Sunday, May 02, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Fibromyalgia is one of the lesser understood types of chronic pain. Learn about fibromyalgia pain, how it is diagnosed and how to treat it.
Chronic Back Pain - Diagnosing and Treating Chronic Back Pain Created: Monday, April 19, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Chronic back pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain. Read what causes chronic back pain, how it is diagnosed and what you can do to treat it.
Pain Advice from Peers -- Tips Treatments Pain Advice Created: Thursday, March 11, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Some of the best coping strategies often come from people who have been there. A collection of tips and tricks from the readers of About Chronic Pain.
Cope With Chronic Pain - How to Cope With Chronic Pain Created: Friday, April 24, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Being in pain increases anxiety, which adds to feelings of depression and hopelessness. How to regain control of your chronic pain.
Rate Your Pain - Using a Pain Rating Scale Created: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Ever wonder why your doctor wants you to give your pain a number? The most commonly used pain scales, and why you should be familiar with them.
Chronic Pain and Stress - Using Relaxation For Pain Management Created: Saturday, January 03, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Stress is known to increase feelings of pain. But when stress is all around us, how can we avoid it? Learning to relax is the key to coping with stress-associated pain.
Depression and Chronic Pain - How Depression and Chronic Pain Interact Created: Monday, December 22, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Because chronic pain and depression commonly go together, it can be difficult to separate the two into distinct diagnoses. Each diagnosis is a risk factor for the other. Still, there is hope. The u..
Diagnosing Chronic Pain - Common Tests and Procedures Used for Diagnosing Chronic Pain Created: Saturday, December 20, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Diagnosing chronic pain can take months or even years. Your doctor will want to rule out other possible causes for your pain using several kinds of tests, including blood analysis and imaging. Here..
Chronic Pain Medications -- Common Chronic Pain Medications Created: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
What are the most commonly prescribed pain medications for your condition? A list of common pain medications, and how they are used.
Chronic Pain Diagnosis -- Tests That Diagnose Chronic Pain Created: Sunday, May 31, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
You may have heard of an MRI or a bone scan, but do you what it's like to have one? Descriptions of the tools most commonly used to diagnose chronic pain.
Chronic Postoperative Pain -- Chronic Postoperative Pain Treatment Created: Thursday, November 26, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Chronic postoperative pain can be a challenge to treat. What are some of the most common approaches for chronic postoperative pain treatment?
Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment -- Approaches to Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment Created: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Treating chronic pelvic pain can be tricky, with so many potential causes. A guide to the most common chronic pelvic pain treatments.
NSAIDs for Chronic Pain ? NSAIDs for Chronic Pain Treatment Created: Sunday, June 21, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
NSAIDs are available both over-the-counter and in prescription form, and are one of the most popular ways to treat pain. All about NSAIDs for chronic pain: guidelines and precautions.
Nerve Blocks - Nerve Block For Chronic Nerve Pain Created: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
A nerve block may be performed to diagnose or treat chronic nerve pain. An overview of the types of nerve blocks, and how they are performend.
Treating Chronic Headaches - Medicines that Treat Chronic Headaches Created: Monday, April 13, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
With countless medications available, the choices for treating chronic headaches can be overwhelming. Descriptions of typical medications used to treat migraines, tension headaches and cluster head..
Anti Seizure Medications - Anti Seizure Medications for Chronic Pain Created: Monday, July 06, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Though they are designed to prevent seizures, anticonvulsants are also used to treat certain types of chronic pain. The most commonly used anti seizure medication for pain, and their side effects.
Topical Pain Medications -- Topical Pain Medications for Chronic Pain Created: Sunday, July 05, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Topical analgesics are applied to the skin, and help control certain types of chronic pain. Types of topical pain medications and how they work.
Depression Medicaion -- Using Depression Medication for Chronic Pain Created: Sunday, July 05, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Wondering why your doctor prescribed depression medication for your chronic pain? Find out more about the types of depression medication used for chronic pain, and how they work.
NSAIDs Chronic Pain Medications - Types of NSAIDs for Chronic Pain Created: Thursday, June 25, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
NSAIDs are one of the most popular treatments for many types of chronic pain, including headaches, joint pain and muscle aches. Some of the most common types of NSAIDs for chronic pain and their us..
Opioids for Chronic Pain - Types of Opioids Chronic Pain Medications Created: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Opioids are narcotic pain relievers that are often used to treat severe pain, though they may also be used to manage chronic pain. Types of opioids, their strengths and how and why they are used.
Opioids for Chronic Pain -- Chronic Pain Medications Created: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Opioids have long been used to treat pain, though their use in the treatment of chronic pain is sometimes controversial. What you should know about using opioids as pain medications.
Chronic Pain Disorders - Conditions Commonly Associated With Chronic Pain Created: Sunday, December 21, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
The term chronic pain can be used to describe a number of pain conditions as well as pain symptoms associated with other conditions. Some of the most common conditions include back pain, joint pain..
Chronic Pain Treatments - Traditional and Alternative Chronic Pain Treatments Created: Saturday, December 20, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Chronic pain can be difficult to treat because its cause is not always fully understood. Check out this guide to chronic pain treatments, including traditional and alternative approaches.
Chronic Postoperative Pain -- Causes and Treatments of Chronic Postoperative Pain Created: Friday, October 02, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Postoperative pain is expected, but what happens when it lasts longer than it should? This article explains what chronic postoperative pain is, what causes it, and how to treat it.
Chronic Pelvic Pain - What is Chronic Pelvic Pain Created: Sunday, July 26, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Chronic pelvic pain can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Common causes and symptoms of chronic pelvic pain, as well as treatments and advice for coping.
Women's Pelvic Pain -- Symptoms and Treatment Women's Pelvic Pain Created: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Women's pelvic pain is often caused by disorders in the reproductive organs. Conditions, symptoms and treatment of women's pelvic pain.
Chronic Headaches - Dealing With Chronic Headache Pain Created: Thursday, April 02, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Headaches are one of the most common chronic pain conditions. Types of chronic headaches, chronic headache treatments and how to cope with chronic headache pain.
Phantom Pain - What is Phantom Limb Pain Created: Monday, March 23, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Did you know that even after a limb is amputated, it may still feel like it is there? Phantom sensations can be a problem, however, when they cause severe pain in a limb that is no longer there. It..
Chronic Pain in Seniors - Seniors With Chronic Pain Created: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Chronic pain can occur at any stage in your life, including the senior years. It is often harder to diagnose and treat chronic pain in seniors, but with care older adults can manage their chronic p..

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