PtEd – CHRONIC PAIN – SỔ TAY LÂM SÀNG

CHRONIC PAIN You have been diagnosed with a chronic pain syndrome. This type of pain lasts longer than 3 months. This pain may be constant or it may come and go. [ ] Apply ice (apply an ice pack to the affected area for 15–20 minutes) __________ times per day. [ ] Apply heat (warm compresses or heating pad 20–30 minutes) __________ times per day. [ ] Physical therapy as directed ____________________________ [ ] Complete the following exercises [ ] daily __________ [ ] at least three times per week [ ] as directed. ___________________________________________________________ [ ] Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening. [ ] Rest at the beginning of the pain sequence. [ ] You have been prescribed: ____________________________ . Please take only as directed. [ ] You have been prescribed a narcotic. Please follow these instructions: A.You may need to increase fiber or take a stool softener to prevent constipation. B.Do not drink alcohol. C.This medication may make you drowsy or dizzy. It may impair your ability to drive or work, and it may increase your risk of falling. D.Never share this medication; keep out of reach of children and store in a safe location. [ ] You have been referred to a pain management specialist for further evaluation and treatment. [ ] Call your provider or go to the Emergency Department if any of the following occur: A.Your heart rate is too slow or is fluttering too fast. B.You develop side effects of the pain medication, such as itching, severe nausea, vomiting, or rash. C.Your pain gets worse even though you are taking the medication correctly and as prescribed. D.You cannot think clearly, become extremely dizzy, or begin falling more frequently. RESOURCES Many patient resources on pain are available at your local library, bookstores, and on the Internet. Look for a local support group in your area to join and learn how other people are coping with your same condition. There are many pain organizations available to assist patients. Patients may wish to visit these websites for further information: •American Academy of Pain Management: www.aapainmanage.org •American Chronic Pain Association: www.theacpa.org •American Pain Society: www.americanpainsociety.org •Arthritis Foundation: www.arthritis.org •National Chronic Pain Outreach Association: www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/h/national-chronic-pain-outreach-association.html •National Fibromyalgia Association: www.fmaware.org •A nice resource available with many of the different types of logs and tools to use can be found at: http://www.painmed.org/patientcenter/tools/.

CHRONIC PAIN

You have been diagnosed with a chronic pain syndrome. This type of pain lasts longer than 3 months. This pain may be constant or it may come and go.

[ ] Apply ice (apply an ice pack to the affected area for 15–20 minutes) __________ times per day.

[ ] Apply heat (warm compresses or heating pad 20–30 minutes) __________ times per day.

[ ] Physical therapy as directed ____________________________

[ ] Complete the following exercises [ ] daily __________ [ ] at least three times per week [ ] as directed.

___________________________________________________________

[ ] Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening.

[ ] Rest at the beginning of the pain sequence.

[ ] You have been prescribed: ____________________________ . Please take only as directed.

[ ] You have been prescribed a narcotic. Please follow these instructions:

A.You may need to increase fiber or take a stool softener to prevent constipation.

B.Do not drink alcohol.

C.This medication may make you drowsy or dizzy. It may impair your ability to drive or work, and it may increase your risk of falling.

D.Never share this medication; keep out of reach of children and store in a safe location.

[ ] You have been referred to a pain management specialist for further evaluation and treatment.

[ ] Call your provider or go to the Emergency Department if any of the following occur:

A.Your heart rate is too slow or is fluttering too fast.

B.You develop side effects of the pain medication, such as itching, severe nausea, vomiting, or rash.

C.Your pain gets worse even though you are taking the medication correctly and as prescribed.

D.You cannot think clearly, become extremely dizzy, or begin falling more frequently.

RESOURCES

Many patient resources on pain are available at your local library, bookstores, and on the Internet. Look for a local support group in your area to join and learn how other people are coping with your same condition.

There are many pain organizations available to assist patients. Patients may wish to visit these websites for further information:

•American Academy of Pain Management: www.aapainmanage.org

•American Chronic Pain Association: www.theacpa.org

•American Pain Society: www.americanpainsociety.org

•Arthritis Foundation: www.arthritis.org

•National Chronic Pain Outreach Association: www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/h/national-chronic-pain-outreach-association.html

•National Fibromyalgia Association: www.fmaware.org

•A nice resource available with many of the different types of logs and tools to use can be found at: http://www.painmed.org/patientcenter/tools/.