Pain Management….?
Question by Marriedgirl: Pain Management….?
I hear people talk about pain management doctors.
Is it like therepy? How do they help with the pain?
Just wondering.
Thanks
Best answer:
Answer by aminoguy
I actually make an ointment for physical pain. Mental pain and deeper internal pain need to have more Tryptpophan, as it will help invaluably with pain as well. 5HTP or Tryptophan are excellent source of pain relief depending on where the pain is. Certain companies make a lot of money off of trying to help people with pain relief.
Answer by Chekhov
A pain management specialist is a doctor who has training to treat chronic pain conditions. Chronic pain is a general term that describes a variety of symptoms, including cancer pain, neuropathic pain, back and neck conditions, etc.
There is a range of treatments available for chronic pain. They range from well-researched to experimental. Various medications (pain-killers, anti-depressants, anti-seizure medications, and many others) can be effective for treating chronic pain. Certain implantable devices (intrathecal pumps and spinal cord stimulators) have some shown encouraging results in some patients. Further, there are injections (epidural and other types) and nerve ablation treatments that can be used for specific diagnoses.
It’s also important to realize that pain has an important cognitive aspect. Most chronic pain patients need therapy, with a psychologist and/or psychiatrist, so they can develop appropriate coping mechanisms and improve their overall functioning. As such, pain management program often include psychotherapy geared toward these goals, physical therapy, and other modalities (acupuncture, biofeedback, etc).
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