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Pain management means getting the right treatment for physical and emotional pain, whether it is sharp, dull, aching, burning, strong or mild. The Military Health System focuses on pain management options and the need to synchronize pain management with a patient-centered experience.
Message for Communicators
- Every person experiences and responds to pain differently. You are not alone and there is hope in behavioral, physical, and pharmacological alternative options. No single treatment works for everyone.
- About 50 million US adults have chronic pain, one of the most common reasons for adults to seek medical care.
- Chronic pain can happen for many reasons including as a result of chronic conditions (e.g. arthritis and diabetes), autoimmune disorders (e.g. lupus), past injuries, and other reasons. Chronic pain can limit quality of life. For some people with chronic pain, there may not be obvious evidence of an underlying reason.
- The MHS is integrating a new pain management approach that emphasizes non-pharmacologic (drug) pain management therapies.
- The MHS comprehensive approach to pain management includes lifestyle components like sleep and diet, and focuses on clinically proven complementary and integrative health services like chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, and massage therapy.
- Naloxone is an opioid overdose antidote or rescue drug. Many patients who are prescribed opioids might also be prescribed opioids might also be prescribed Naloxone. You can request naloxone from a pharmacist or provider if you believe that you or someone in your home is at risk of an accidental opioid overdose.
- No stigma should be placed on accepting a Naloxone prescription. Accidental overdoses do sometimes occur and Naloxone can save a life.
- If you've been taking opioids for more than a few weeks, you should not stop taking them without consulting with your medical provider. Your provider will help you stop taking these medications safely and comfortably.
- Once you've stopped taking your prescribed opioids, you should never begin taking any "left-over" pain medication. This can result in an accidental overdose and even death. Talk to your provider if you feel you need to start taking prescription pain medication again. Learn about the MHS Drug Take Back Program to see how to properly dispose of unused or expired medications.
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Suggested social media message: Every person experiences and responds to pain differently. You are not alone and there is hope in behavioral, physical, and pharmacological alternative options. No single treatment works for everyone. www.health.mil/PainManagement #PainManagement
Suggested social media message: About 50 million US adults have chronic pain, one of the most common reasons for adults to seek medical care. Learn your treatment options and how to best manage your pain. www.health.mil/PainManagement #PainManagement
Suggested social media message: Explore healthy ways to practice pain management and retrain your brain's reaction to pain. www.health.mil/PainManagement #PainManagement
Suggested social media message: Want to alleviate your pain? Try getting active to help reduce sensitivity to pain: www.health.mil/PainManagement #PainManagement
Suggested social media message: #OpioidSafety - Living with Pain? Retrain your brain! Change how the brain perceives pain with a healthy lifestyle. www.health.mil/PainManagement
Suggested social media message: Learn the signs of opioid misuse to practice safe: www.health.mil/OpioidSafety #PainManagement #OpioidSafety
Suggested social media message: What are some of the most commonly prescribed opioids? Know what you're taking and practice: www.health.mil/OpioidSafety #OpioidSafety
Suggested social media message: #OpioidSafety - Living with pain? Retrain your Brain! Always adhere to safety precautions when taking prescription opioids: www.health.mil/OpioidSafety
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