Baby Boomer Health – Chronic Pain
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Show Notes:
Ever have a tooth ache? Imagine having a tooth ache all day everyday that nothing relieves the pain. Now we are talking about chronic pain.
Chronic pain that doesn't stop changes a person. Initially they feel fear – what's wrong with me and is it treatable? but the pain that does not respond (chronic pain) to treatment can lead to anxiety, depression, anger and irritability. It is caused by injury and/or illnesses.
There are no tests for pain or the intensity of pain. Most patients with chronic pain look normal. Nearly 10% of Americans suffer from moderate to severe chronic pain and the prevalence increases with age.
The mass majority of these individuals are not malingerers. They would not trade a life without pain for one with chronic pain.
Only about 50% of patients with chronic pain that receive the best multidisciplinary care are able to return to work.
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Baby Boomer Health – Chronic Pain
Welcome to this weeks edition of Baby Boomer Health – Chronic Pain
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Show Notes:
Some of us must live with chronic pain
Chances of your living with chronic pain increase with age
This is a family problem
Leads to
Frustration
Anxiety
Stress
Depression
Family members are 4X more depressed then the one with chronic pain
Helpful steps
Recognize that chronic pain is not an individual problem
Learn as much as you can about the problem
Acknowledge your feelings
Keep patient involved
Communicate
Take care of yourself
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