So you have already been prescribed the suitable pain medicines. Here are some guidelines that you need to know. 1. It is generally better to take your medicine on a fixed schedule instead of taking them on an as needed basis only. This is true especially for patients who are already having mild to moderate pain. For patients...
read moreAfter the Interview After your doctor has fully evaluated the kind of pain that is affecting you, he will now make a plan as to how to maximize pain control. There are different modalities available such as pain medicines, non-drug management such as acupuncture, medicines that strengthen bone for patients with bone metastasis,...
read moreWhere to Begin I always say that healthcare management is a shared responsibility between physician and patient. With regards to pain management, you must remember that if you are in pain, even if your doctor does not ask about it, do not be afraid to volunteer that you are in pain and that you would like to have it...
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An elderly patient was at my clinic for the second time after I discharged her from the hospital. In her previous visits, she was always accompanied by her daughter who is the main caregiver. However during the first visit, her daughter had to attend to something which has already been scheduled a long time before so the patient...
read more“Are you experiencing any pain right now?” is a question that I ask all patients at every visit. For patients who are new, I first ask this question to ensure that he is comfortable while I am interviewing him. Patients who are in pain may lose hope right away and fail to disclose important information. Filipinos have a high...
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