MYTHS ABOUT CHRONIC PAIN
Misconceptions about chronic pain can do harm to people with legitimate medical problems. Patients with chronic pain can and should be treated. Dispelling these damaging myths should raise awareness and encourage more people to seek help with a professional trained in treating chronic pain. Myth 1.The side effects of opiate painkillers turn people into zombies and can stop their breathing. Fact: Most side effects are mild, tolerable, treatable, occur at the beginning of therapy, and fade with time. Common side effects include constipation, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Careful adjustment of dosages and attention to patient concerns help alleviate most side effects. Myth 2.Ignoring the pain will make it go away. Fact: In most cases, ignoring ongoing pain will not make it go away, and it may even get worse. It is better to seek help from a caring, experienced specialist when pain persists and becomes a problem. Myth 3.People who take powerful opiate (“narcotic”) pa...
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