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Patient Guide to TOPICAL ANALGESICS
Analgesics are a common management
option in the treatment of neuropathic and
musculoskeletal pain. The treatment can
be delivered orally or topically; however, topical
preparations are now preferred as they tend to
have a lower risk for adverse events.
To request a free hard copy of this Patient Guide, please email your full name, mailing address, and institution to painmedicinenews@mcmahonmed.com
DECEMBER, 2009 |
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Patient Guide to FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia (pronounced fie-bro-my-AL-juh) is among the most common types of chronic
widespread pain. The condition affects more than 6 million people in the United States.
MAY, 2009 |
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Patient Guide to OPIOIDS
Opioids are drugs that have been used for decades to treat pain in
patients. Opioids interfere with the pain messages from your body
to the brain and change the sensation of pain in the brain.
DECEMBER, 2007 |
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Patient Guide to DISCOGENIC PAIN
Disks are located between the vertebrae and act as the shock absorbers of the
spine. The disks are made up of fibrous layers—called annuli—surrounding a gellike
substance called the nucleus pulposus or nucleus.
DECEMBER, 2007 |
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PATIENT GUIDE TO METHADONE
Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication that is used to treat moderate
to severe pain. It is also commonly known for its ability to treat people
addicted to heroin and certain prescription medications.
DECEMBER, 2007 |
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