Pain Management

Questions and Answers

1. What Pain Relievers Are Safe With Alcohol?

   - Choosing a safe pain reliever, including an over-the-counter drug, for heavy drinkers can be difficult. Know the dangers and what to ask the doctor.
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2. What can be done for the pain and swelling associated with deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism?

   - Has anyone had a deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism and now dealing with chronic venous insuffiency? If so what kind of treatment and management is helping to take care of the pain/discomfort and swelling?
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3. How can I encourage my mom to be more active after a knee replacement?

   - my mom had double knee replacements but never recovered 100%. I now do everything around the house and yard. How do I get her to try to do more walking so she can lose some of the weight and be in less pain when she does walk?
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4. How can we help my mother with pain from a broken hip?

   - Expert guidance on dealing with pain from a broken hip.
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5. What can be done about my husband's ongoing stroke pain, and does it mean there's another one coming?

   - What can be done about my husband's ongoing stroke pain and does it mean there is another one to come? Learn more at www.caring.com
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6. FAQ: Am I addicted to pain medication?

   - The need for higher doses of pain medication doesn't signal addiction. Why painkillers may need to be increased, and how that differs from addiction.
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7. FAQ: Can I Become Addicted to My Prescribed Opioid Pain Relievers?

   - Learn how opioids work in people with chronic pain, and whether you should worry about developing an addiction to prescribed opioid pain relievers.
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8. Are Over-the-Counter Anti-inflammatory Pain Relievers Safe for Older Adults?

   - Certain pain relievers can be unsafe for older adults. Know why to avoid ibuprofen and other NSAIDs, and what to ask the doctor about pain relievers.
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9. Should I get a second opinion for ovarian cancer diagnosis?

   - I went to my gynecologist with abdominal pain and bloating and he diagnosed me as having a fibroid tumor on my left ovary and a follicle on my right. The follicle gives me discomfort and pain. Should I get a second opinion as my mother and grandmother both died from ovarian cancer in their 40's? I am 45...
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10. What drug options do I have for arthritis?

    - I have chronic diseases and my worse pain is arthritis. I have a pain management doctor and therapist, both who are trying to find a happy medium. I have good days and bad days. with the pain from body somedays are not good and then there are good days. I have polymyalgia rheumatica, rheumatoid arthritis and osteo-arthritis...
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