This comprehensive guide is designed to help everyone whose days are filled with chronic painthe kind of pain that truly is a disease unto itself. Where does chronic pain come from, and why doesnt it go away? Dr. Steven H. Richeimer, an eminent voice in the field of pain management, answers these and other fundamental questions about chronic pain. Board certified in pain medicine, anesthesiology, and psychiatry, he knows that the stress of persistent pain quickly takes a toll on the body and the mind. And he has helped thousands of people reduce their pain and reclaim their lives.In Confronting Chronic Pain, Dr. Richeimer discusses what causes pain in such disorders as arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic headache, and back painand describes how to get relief. He provides clear and up-to-date information about pain medications, exercise and nutrition, injections and neurostimulators, and complementary therapies. He also explains the many approaches to managing the social and emotional aspects of pain.Understanding that chronic pain affects the spirit, he offers seven spiritual tools for moving beyond pain; understanding that chronic pain affects the whole family, he has created an action plan for family harmony; understanding the emotional component of people in pain, he helps them solve the chronic pain puzzle.'Just learn to live with it' is not a satisfactory response to someone living with chronic pain. Dr. Richeimers compassionate and holistic approach can help soften the harsh edges of pain and provide hope for the future.
List of Tables Foreword, by Rollin M. Gallagher, M.D., M.P.H. Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Science of Pain 2. Chronically Painful Conditions 3. Pain Medications and How They Work 4. Mind-over-Pain Therapies 5. Body-over-Pain Therapies 6. Complementary and Alternative Therapies 7. Spirit over Pain 8. The Family in Pain 9. The Patient in Control 10. The Future of Pain Management Notes Glossary Resources Index
""Chapters survey what causes different kinds of pain, from arthritis and back pain to migraine and cancer- an offers the latest information on neurostimulators, pain medications, and alternative medicine alike. There are different, new approaches to pain management that everyone should become familiar with: this book covers them all!""
