Minimally Invasive Procedures

Interventional pain management involves specialized procedures to treat and manage pain. "Interventional" refers to specialized catheters, needles and scopes entering into certain parts of the body without cutting muscle or bone.

Cancer Pain Treatment

Medications: Oral, Patches, Subcutaneous

In most cases, pain specialists follow what is called the "pain ladder" when planning treatments for cancer patients. The first rung on the ladder is analgesic medication such as Synflex or Voltaren, to stronger drugs known as Tramadol or Codeine. If these do not relieve the pain, still stronger medications containing morphine are given. Some patients who do not like oral medication, there are sustained release morphine-like patches (Durogesic) that give good long-lasting relieve. If even

Pharmacotherapy

Many different drugs, both prescribed and non prescribed are used to treat chronic pain. All these medicines can cause side effects and should be taken exactly as they are prescribed. In some cases, it may take several weeks before pain reduction can be felt. It is important to let your health professional know all the medicines you are taking (including herbal and other complementary medicines);to avoid dangerous drug interactions.