Chronic pain is pain that lasts for 3 months or longer, often causing muscle tension, loss of sleep, anxiety or depression that can worsen the level of pain. A chronic pain treatment plan can provide relief from these symptoms so a person can function better in their daily activities.
There are medications that can provide relief to people who suffer from chronic pain. It's important to take these medications only as prescribed and to be aware of any possible side effects. It's also important to store potentially addictive opioid pain medications safely to avoid any accidental overdose.
Chronic pain is a pain that lasts for more than 3 months and can be the result of an injury, illness or side effects from a disease. Patients need to work with their healthcare team to find the best way to manage their pain and the anxiety, sleeplessness and depression that can go with it.
People who suffer from chronic pain that lasts longer than 3 months, endure more than just the physical symptoms related to their condition. Being in constant pain can cause you to lose sleep and become stressed or depressed, but there are ways to cope. This video will discuss how medication, therapy and the support of family and friends can help.
