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Live well,
despite chronic pain

Changing the way we think about and manage pain

How helpful is the pain scale?

4/29/2020

 
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​Doctors often ask what our pain score is on a scale of 1-10. But is the pain scale a true measure of our pain? And is it helpful?

I contend we're more than a pain number. We're humans with feelings, emotions, and social interactions. A number on a pain intensity scale doesn’t capture our struggle with pain. And it’s often the struggle with pain that is worse than the pain itself.

Below is a research article that explore is asking us about pain tolerance might be more helpful than asking for a pain score. I hope you enjoy reading it.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2764594

50 ways to live well, despite chronic pain

4/27/2020

 
What's in your pain toolbox?
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  1. Walk
  2. Reduce stress
  3. Confront negative thoughts
  4. Be kind to yourself
  5. Be kind to others
  6. Moderate activity
  7. Use positive self-talk – stay positive
  8. Relax
  9. Enjoy nature
  10. Be mindful
  11. Thank God each day
  12. Laugh frequently
  13. Breathe deep and slow
  14. Maintain good sleep habits
  15. Limit pain behaviors
  16. Exercise (other than walking)
  17. Smile
  18. Reward yourself
  19. Get out of the house
  20. Create a daily plan
  21. Modify activity
  22. Give and get hugs
  23. Keep your crack in the crack (sit upright in chair)
  24. Be a role model
  25. No napping or limited napping
  26. Accept help, if needed
  27. Say no
  28. Do tai chi
  29. Stay grounded
  30. Try easy yoga
  31. Don’t allow yourself to be a victim
  32. Pet a dog or cat
  33. No rumination
  34. No catastrophizing
  35. Be a friend
  36. Volunteer
  37. Get out of bed
  38. Play a game
  39. Do art
  40. Set goals
  41. Forgive someone (including yourself)
  42. Stretch
  43. Eat healthy
  44. Try intermittent fasting
  45. Watch a movie
  46. Do random acts of kindness
  47. Talk with a friend
  48. Meditate
  49. Say “I can do this”
50.  Visit chronicpainchampions.com for more information and resources

Have you considered attending a pain rehabilitation program?

4/22/2020

 
Pain rehabilitation goes beyond medicine and medical interventions – and crosses different disciplines.  It doesn’t just focus on removing the pain.  It focuses on the patient and how they can play a role in their own pain management – improving function and quality of life. 
 
It’s a proven approach – benefiting patients while reducing costs and reliance on the medical system. 
 
Having gone through the 3-week outpatient Mayo Pain Rehabilitation Center, at the recommendation of both my family doctor and a general surgeon, I can personally attest to the value of a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to pain rehabilitation.
 
Do I still have pain?  Of course, I do.  But I’ve learned to live well, despite the pain.
 
Ready about my experience at Mayo.

Looking for a distraction with some positive reminders?

4/21/2020

 
Play chronic pain champions online word search.
https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/975073/chronic-pain-wont-stop-me/

Have questions how COVID-19 affects chronic pain?

4/21/2020

 
Join Practical Pain Management April 29 for a ZOOM meeting to ask Dr Jeff Gudin and Dr Jeffrey Fudin about managing pain during this pandemic.

​Reserve your space today
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5555847/PPMHouseCallApril29
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