Trigeminal neuralgia and other facial pain conditions are so difficult to deal with and finding the right medication is far from easy. Facial pain affects people differently. Some people get lightning bolts shooting through one side of their face. Other people might have stabbing or constant burning pain. Some have…
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Chronic Pain
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NICE Guidelines For Treating Chronic Pain Could Destroy People
In the UK, doctors follow NICE (National Institure for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines when prescribing medication or treatments. Patients can also refer to the guidelines. However, NICE has drawn up a draft of new guidelines for treating chronic primary pain. These new guidelines are shocking and could, actually, will, destroy some people.
I first read about the planned changes a few weeks ago when I saw this petition by a woman called Claire Swain. The petition will be sent to NICE and to the UK Parliament.
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How to Organise Medication and Keep it Secure
Do you ever have problems trying to organise medication? Do you ever worry about forgetting to take them or perhaps taking them twice? Have you ever had your meds stolen? Do you worry in case little hands find your medication?
It can be difficult to organise and keep track of medication, can’t it? Who hasn’t said at some point, “Did I take my tablets this morning?” With no way of knowing, you have a dilemma. Do you take your med, with the risk of possibly doubling up, or do you risk going unmedicated?
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How to get Help in a Trigeminal Neuralgia Emergency
Despite taking medication correctly, trigeminal neuralgia can sometimes flare to unbearable levels. Things that normally help, like heat pads and cool packs, might not work. Sufferers use coping techniques like breathing, relaxation and distraction, but the pain still soars. They haven’t been able to eat, drink or sleep for days….
Chronic Pain
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How to Cope with Medication Side Effects
For many people living with chronic health conditions, medication isn’t optional — it’s essential…but, unfortunately, it often brings a few unwelcome side effects along with the benefits. Some settle once your body adjusts, while others like to linger. We can learn to live with them to an extent, but some…
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How to Manage Medication More Effectively
You probably know the script — meds for breakfast, meds for lunch and meds for dinner. It becomes part of the daily routine. But they don’t always help as much as we’d like, and they often come with side effects. The good news is that with a bit of planning…