because of kidney problems there is little i take in
the way of pain meds. other than tylenol i take
nothing for pain. 

--- Heather Beaudry <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Professionals at a good pain clinic do a lot of
> different things.  P.T.s and O.T.s can help you with
> more orthopedically correct ways of doing things so
> that you are less likely to inadvertently contribute
> to your pain.
> 
> The physicians will often work on medication issues
> -- many people who go to pain clinics with chronic
> pain are taking lots of medications that are no
> longer effective.  Through charting it is possible
> to get a better idea of pain patterns, which
> medications (if any) are effective and how to treat
> with medication.
> 
> Psychologists and counselors often work with people
> at pain clinics on pain management techniques --
> mindfulness meditation, pacing, refocusing, etc.
> 
> Then there are often groups with other people who
> have pain.  It can be really helpful to hear their
> ideas of how they cope.
> 
> Most of the people I know who have gone to pain
> clinics (I am a psychologist) had severe, chronic
> back and/or neck pain or migraines.  
> 
> Hope that helps,
> 
> Heather
> 
>  -------------- Original message
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> From: ken barber <[log in to unmask]>
> > my new doc has suggested a pain clinic for me to
> > handle the pain from the permanent tendinitis in
> my
> > hands and arms. you know the arms and hands that
> could
> > not possibly be injured because i have cp. 
> > 
> > what does a pain clinic do? 
> > 
> > 
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