Helpful Hints & Statistics

Helpful hints on your road to pain relief

Chronic pain is a physical and psychological challenge. Keep the following tips in mind as you seek treatment for your pain:³

ACCEPT SUPPORT FROM LOVED ONES. You need and deserve all the help you can get.
SEEK TREATMENT as early as possible to avoid further problems.
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PAIN TO TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE. Pain is a part of you, but it should not define who you are. Try not to let past frustrations of failed treatments stand in your way; there are a wide range of treatments available.
KEEP A PAIN JOURNAL. The American Pain Foundation's Pain Notebook is an easy-to-use tool to help you maintain a record of your pain and communicate your experiences. It's very useful when discussing levels of pain, response to treatment, improvements in functioning and side effects with your health care provider. Click here to access the Pain Notebook on the American Pain Foundation web site.
SPEAK UP ABOUT YOUR PAIN and how it's impacting your life.
WRITE DOWN ANY QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE and take them with you to your appointments; it's easy to forget things, and you may not have much time with your provider.
BRING A RELATIVE OR FRIEND TO YOUR APPOINTMENTS to provide any support you might need. They can also take notes and help you to remember things that were said.
KNOW HOW TO CONTACT A MEMBER OF YOUR HEALTHCARE TEAM if you have any questions or concerns after you have been taking your medicine for a while.
KNOW YOUR TREATMENT OPTIONS. Your healthcare provider should share information about your condition, pain and possible treatment options, but you should also inform yourself.

Pain Statistics

Please go to the American Pain Foundation's Facts & Figures page to view pain statistics.

References

3. Altilio T, Brennan M, Dahl J, et al. Treatment options: A guide for people living in pain [publication online]. 2006. Accessed October 9, 2008.

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