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Coping With Chronic Pain - Medication for Pain Management

Medications are the most popular way to manage pain. Commonly used medications include aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. Although these are probably the safest pain relievers available, they sometimes cause stomach irritation and bleeding.

Narcotic drugs may be prescribed for short-term acute pain. These drugs should not be used for long periods because they are addictive and can affect your ability to think clearly. They also have other side effects, such as constipation.

Many people with persistent pain that has not responded to other forms of pain relief are treated with antidepressant medication. These drugs may work in a different way when used for treatment of unyielding pain. The body's internal pain suppression system may depend upon the concentrations of various chemicals in the brain. These concentrations are increased by the use of antidepressants.

The above-mentioned methods of pain management are used in various hospitals and clinics across the country. If you have chronic pain that has not responded to treatment, you should consult your physician for a referral to a physical therapist or a clinic specializing in pain management.

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