Military Health System

Pain Management: Opioid Safety 1

“Opioids are a useful tool to manage extreme pain but can be extremely dangerous if misused. Talk to your doctor about how to SAFELY use opioids to temporarily manage pain and to develop a collaborative plan to taper you off opioids as soon as it is appropriate. You can learn more about MHS efforts to lower the risks of opioid misuse here: https://health.mil/News/Articles/2021/09/29/New-Opioid-Antidote-Prescriptions-are-Making-Pain-Management-Safer #Painmanagement #PainParadigm”

Pain Management: Opioid Safety 4

“Opioids are serious medications. Ensure you’re prepared to use them safely before going home with a prescription. Check out these tips and click on the link below to find helpful resources and learn more: https://www.tricare.mil/opioidsafety #Painmanagement #PainParadigm”

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“No one should have to live with pain. If you experience chronic pain, see your health care provider immediately to find and start the right treatment. Remember, there is hope for pain relief and you’re not alone. Learn how to assess your pain at: https://health.mil/News/Articles/2021/09/17/DVPRS-pain-scale #Painmanagement #PainParadigm”

Pain Management: Retrain Your Brain 2

“Understanding where pain comes from and why it happens is crucial to treatment. Treating pain often starts with retraining your brain through lifestyle changes in sleep, diet, or exercise. Learn some ways service members can manage their pain: https://health.mil/News/Articles/2021/09/30/Five-ways-to-manage-chronic-pain-for-military-wellness #Painmanagement #PainParadigm”

Pain Management: Acute vs. Chronic Pain

“Acute and chronic pain often require different treatments, so it’s important to understand their fundamental differences. Learn more about pain management here: www.tricare.mil/painmanagement #PainParadigm”

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“Everyone experiences and responds to pain differently, so there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to treating it. Your medical provider will work with you to find the best treatments for you. Learn more here: https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Conditions-and-Treatments/Pain-Management #Painmanagement #PainParadigm”

Pain Management: Retrain Your Brain 3

“Your mental and emotional state has more physical effects than you might suspect. You can start to reduce your chronic pain by reducing the stress you feel in your daily life. Learn more here: https://www.tricare.mil/painmanagement #PainParadigm”

Mpox: Stop the Spread

Stop the Spread of Mpox

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Mpox: Do I Need the Vaccine?

CDC recommends vaccination for people who have been exposed to mpox and people who may be more likely to get mpox. People more likely to get mpox include: People identified by public health officials as a contact of someone with mpox, People who are aware that one of their sexual partners has been diagnosed with mpox recently, People who had multiple sexual partners in the past 2 weeks in an area with known mpox, People whose jobs may expose them to the virus (lab techs, etc.) For More information visit: https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/Public-Health/Monkeypox

Mpox Symptoms

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Mpox: Seeking Care

Seeking Care for Mpox? Please call 1-800-TRICARE

Mpox: Get the Facts

Mpox is a rare disease caused by infection with the mpox virus. The CDC and MHS are tracking an outbreak of mpox that has spread across several countries that don’t normally report mpox, including the United States. Health care providers are on alert for patients who have rash illnesses consistent with mpox. If you have a new or unexplained rash, which can look like pimples or blisters and may be itchy or painful reach out to your medical provider for guidance. For more information visit https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/Public-Health/Monkeypox

Mpox Prevention

There are several steps to take to prevent getting or spreading mpox. Avoid sexual contact, kissing or other intimate contact with people who have visible sores. Avoid contact with animals that could carry the virus. Avoid contact with any materials, such as bedding, which have been in contact with a sick animal or person. Separate infected patients from other people and animals who could be at risk for infection. Wear proper personal protective equipment when caring for infected patients. Wash your hands with soap and water after caring for infected patients. Vaccines for smallpox and mpox might reduce the chances of getting mpox. More information at https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/Public-Health/Monkeypox

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