Pain management

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Tips for Pain management  First, consult with healthcare team to make a pain management plan  Second, Exercise or do daily activity to maintain strength  Third find a support group that does activities like yoga or dance  Fourth follow up with doctor once a month pertaining to pain medication regiment  Fifth did not take more medication then prescribed daily  Understand and take medications as prescribed by doctor

A good pain management plan will give you the power to take life back.


Outcomes  The patient will be pain free  The patient will be able to do daily activities  The patient will know the side effects of the pain medication he is taking.  The patient will maintain a healthy high fiber diet.


We want you pain free  Know your pain level.  Follow up with your doctor as needed.  Do not take more medication than prescribed.  Know what is compatible with the medication you are taking.  Stay positive.  Stay focused.

REASONS to go see Doctor or go to Hospital  If you have taken too much medication  If it is hard for you to breath and you are severely lethargic  If you are confused, and have a altered level of conscious  If you are unable to have a bowel movement/constipated.  If pain is uncontrollable


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