Pain. Treatment
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When do you hurt?
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Try keeping a journal to help you track when in the day your pain is at its worst. The timing of pain can help your doctor fine-tune your treatment.
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How can I get effective chronic pain management strategies for arthritis?
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Many people who have arthritis or a related disease may be living with chronic pain. Pain is chronic when it lasts three to six months or longer, but arthritis pain can last a lifetime. It may be constant, or it may come and go. Chronic pain can make it hard to perform daily activities like […]
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What is pain management?
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Pain management is a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, treating, and controlling pain. It uses a multipronged and individualized treatment plan to coordinate safe and effective options that can address the physical, emotional, social, and psychological aspects of pain. In a balanced approach to pain management, people with pain, along with their family members and caregivers, […]
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What is neurostimulation system implantation surgery like?
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The surgery to implant the neurostimulation system takes approximately 1 to 3 hours and may require a brief hospital stay.
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How big is a neurostimulator?
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The device is about the size of a stopwatch. Exact dimensions and weights vary by model.
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Will the neurostimulation system eliminate different sources of pain?
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Your neurostimulation system will not provide relief from other types of pain such as headaches, stomach aches, fractures, etc.
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