More Information for Milton

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Greetings : Here is some more information for you. When you go to the

second site {and here I have included an excerpt which all should read}, it is

called The Six Ss of Managing Chronic Pain see below.

http://www.acpa.zip.com.au/ The Chronic Pain Association of Austrailia

http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/hp2252.htm Understanding Chronic Pain -How

to Cope

Pain - has an Element of Blank -

It cannot recollect

When it begun - or if there were

A time when it was not

The Six Ss of Managing Chronic Pain

Consider each of the following points carefully in coping with your chronic pain

problem.

SEIZING control

Taking control of your pain problems means first of all accepting that the

underlying cause is not curable. As long as you keep looking for a cure, the

pain is controlling your life.

Taking control means accepting that you will have to live with the pain as best

you can. You can then learn to take control over how you want your life to be.

SYMPTOM relief

Carefully judged use of medication can be very valuable when the pain problem is

particularly bad. However, there can be problems associated with long-term drug

treatment. Make sure you ask your doctor or pharmacist

for all the information you need before you choose which medicine to take: for

example the effects of long term use, possible side-effects, whether you should

avoid drinking alcohol while taking the medicine.

Remember that pain can also be relieved by a variety of common sense remedies

such as warmth and rest.

SAFETY

You first need to protect yourself by avoiding treatments which may be harmful.

Over-medication can present real danger to somebody with chronic pain. Any

proposal for surgical procedures should be fully discussed with your medical

advisers.

Secondly, avoid risky situations which could lead to injuries likely to make the

pain worse. An enthusiastic hug from a family member or a push from someone in a

crowd may be quite disabling.

SOCIALISING and working

You may be advised to 'take it easy' and rest. While this may help from time to

time when pain is bad, if you take the advice too seriously and begin avoiding

pain by avoiding all activities, the result can be disastrous. You can easily

slip into a life where you are isolated, depressed and have nothing to think

about but your pain. This is the 'take it easy' trap.

It is important to maintain your social contacts and live as actively as

possible. Learning to cope with similar or alternative activities may take a

long time, and will require determination and a good deal of support - but it is

worth it. For example, some 'ordinary' activities (e.g. housework) may be

impossible but a careful search will uncover worthwhile alternatives.

SANITY

Nearly all people suffering from chronic pain become depressed at some time and

many develop other psychological problems such as anxiety. A doctor may then see

the anxious/depressed person as having only a 'psychological' problem rather

than 'real' pain. Confusion between the 'psychological' symptoms and the 'real'

pain may lead to inappropriate management.

Keeping in tune with your feelings, staying in touch with your friends and

taking part in suitable activities will help you to cope with depression.

SUPPORT

Support and understanding from family and friends will make a real difference to

your ability to cope. Also, you will often find that one of the health

professionals you contact will be of particular importance in giving support.

Blessings' & Peace

D.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the informative pages on Chronic Pain.

If you have anymore in your secret file please share them.

Evergreen

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Thanks for the info

Much appreciated.

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