Chronic Pain Health Center

The most important thing you can do is seek proper medical treatment. Schedule a full physical examination with your doctor and make sure to bring up all aspects of your pain. Explain where and when you are hurting and how severe the pain is. Discuss any illnesses you may have had recently which could have resulted in infection. Tell your doctor about any dietary supplements you may be taking, even vitamins. Dietary supplements can act the same way as medications — they are fully capable of causing medical problems if not used correctly or if mixed with prescription or nonprescription medicines. Do not self-medicate with alcohol or other illegal drugs, even if you feel like they help reduce the pain.

You may want to discuss treatment options with your doctor, even alternative avenues of treatment you may be considering such as acupuncture or massage therapy. Based on the type of pain you have, your doctor may be able to explain certain alternative treatments which may work better for you.

Review Date: 
August 20, 2012
Last Updated:
June 2, 2014
Source:
dailyrx.com