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Questions to ask about managing pain

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Listed below are some questions that may be helpful when asking about pain relief:
  • What type of pain relief is best for me?
  • How often will I need to take the medication?
  • How bad does the pain have to be before I get some pain relief?
  • What side effects can I expect?
  • How can the side effects be relieved?
  • What are the alternatives if this pain relief doesn’t work?
  • Can I drive if I am using pain relief?
  • What effect will the pain relief have on other medication that I need to take?
  • Are there any non-drug treatments that can help to relieve my pain?
Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 July 2009 12:26  

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