“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”
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“While rest is an important component to recovering from injuries and reducing your pain, sometimes you can reduce ...
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“When it comes to treating pain, we all wish for a fast fix. However, treating pain requires a holistic, gradual approach ...
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“DOD and VA developed a Stepped Care Model of pain management that utilizes evidence-based treatments to manage pain and ...
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“Opioids are a useful tool to manage extreme pain but can be extremely dangerous if misused. Talk to your doctor about ...
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“Common prescription opioids like Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, and Morphine are highly addictive and can be extremely ...
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“Learn the names of common prescription opioids so you can stay vigilant about your pain management medications. These ...
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“Opioids are serious medications. Ensure you’re prepared to use them safely before going home with a prescription. Check ...
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“Acute and chronic pain often require different treatments, so it’s important to understand their fundamental differences ...
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“Everyone experiences and responds to pain differently, so there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to treating it. Your ...
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“Understanding where pain comes from and why it happens is crucial to treatment. Treating pain often starts with ...
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“Your mental and emotional state has more physical effects than you might suspect. You can start to reduce your chronic ...
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This infographic describes the difference between acute pain and chronic pain
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