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When people do ask me what they can do about their pain, I always tell them to keep a precise record. Indeed, a little homework can help you get the most bang for your buck in the doctor's office in this era of hurried managed care...
...should be prepared to spell out quickly and tersely the key characteristics of your pain: 1) Identify precisely where it hurts and whether the pain moves from one area to another. 2) Describe how frequently you experience episodes, including the time of day they occur and whether they're constant or wavering in intensity. 3) Describe not only the severity but also what the pain feels like (throbbing, gnawing, stabbing), since even seemingly trivial details can help a doctor make a diagnosis. 4) Remember the sort of things that trigger the pain (the type of movement, for example) and whether...
...doctor to speak up as well. A new national program titled Speaking of Pain, organized by the Arthritis Foundation and four other health organizations, provides some useful tips on how you can do that. Don't just quietly accept any treatment prescribed. Instead ask what other options might be available. Also, make sure you're told about the side effects as well as the benefits of any therapy...
...muscles I've experienced, will heal on their own, but it's important to know what activities should be curtailed to avoid reaggravating them. Don't be overly concerned if your doctor prescribes morphine-derived opioids, such as Dilaudid or Percocet. They're in the most effective class of pain relievers around. Some doctors have been reluctant to recommend them for fear of contributing to addictions, and, as a survey of minority neighborhoods in New York City showed last week, inner-city pharmacies are less likely to carry them than are pharmacies in white areas. But the fears of doctors...
...MOST SURPRISED THAT THE PRESIDENT...] Can't mix pain medications...