21 May
Common Questions About Managing Your Pain
Should I only take pain medication when I am having too much pain?
- No. It is easy to control pain if it is mild so never wait for it to become severe. Take your pain medication regularly as prescribed by your doctor.
Why do I need to keep on taking more of my medicine if it has same effect?
- This happens when you become drug tolerant. Being tolerant occurs when your initial dosage to a substance loses its effectiveness over time, this is a normal physiological response to narcotics. Changing the medication or dosage solves this problem. Don’t worry just because you are tolerant to that drug doesn’t mean your addicted to it.
I am having pain, should I tell my doctor?
- Yes your doctor should know this in order to assess your pain. This is for your health and it is very important that you tell them.
What should I do if my acute pain gets worse?
- You might notice much more pain at times than usual like at the end of a tiring day or as result of some activities. For a certain activity wherein you feel more pain, you could take some medication to help prevent pain from occurring. Make sure to follow doctor’s instructions.
How can I tell my doctor the amount of pain I am feeling?
- Most doctors and nurses preferred that you describe it to them on a scale, like from 1 to 10 being the worst. Just try as well to describe it to them as clearly and more detailed as you can.
How can my family and friends help?
- They can help by helping you live normally and independently as possible.
Am I going to suffer from chronic pain for my entire life?
- Not necessarily. You can live a fully normal life after going through chronic pain with the right and proper treatment.
