What's the Best Way to Take Pain Medication?

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We tackle the subject of treating chronic pain, pain medications, and pain management doctors. Over-prescribing pain medications is a hot topic. Despite that issue, chronic pain patients need to understand the best way to deal with pain.

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Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us What's the Best Way to Take Pain Medication? In This Issue: We tackle the subject of treating chronic pain, pain medications, and pain management doctors. Over-prescribing pain medications is a hot topic. Despite that issue, chronic pain patients need to understand the best way to deal with pain. Quote of the Week: Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us. ~Voltaire Connect With Carol on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Google Plus | Pinterest Carol Eustice Arthritis & Joint Conditions Expert What's the Best Way to Take Pain Medication?   You may be hesitant about taking pain medication due to concerns over side effects or possible addiction. Its appropriateness for you should be discussed and decided with your doctor. READ NOW What Is a Pain Management Doctor?   You may have heard of a pain management doctor. What are their credentials? What is their focus? Do you need one? READ NOW How Should You Handle Doctors Who Disagree?   If you have arthritis, you may have a primary care doctor, a rheumatologist, an orthopedic doctor, and possibly others. What should you do if they disagree about the course of your treatment? READ NOW Arthritis Can Cause Gait Abnormalities   Gait refers to the manner in which you walk, including the speed, cadence, and stride. Gait abnormalities are typically associated with a physical disease or deformity. Arthritis is among the conditions which can affect your gait. READ NOW Why You Need to Obtain Your Medical Test Results   Obtaining medical test results is a must. If your doctor orders medical tests to help diagnose your arthritis or to monitor your treatment, don't stop short of obtaining the results yourself. Why is that important? READ NOW Featured Articles • 7 Tips to Get Better Sleep as You Age • Dr. Richard Shames: New Hypothyroidism Guidelines Push Outdated Ideas • How Often Do Couples Really Have Sex? • 10 Snappy Comebacks to the Question "Are They Twins?" • 10 Things Moms of Twins are Tired of Explaining • Give Your Libido a Boost in the Right Direction • Is Your Doctor Telling You the Truth About Your Thyroid Treatment? • Letrozole for Treating Infertility In Women With PCOS Advertisement About Arthritis & Joint Conditions  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.