Pain Management

Pain Management Patient Guide: A Guide for Understanding and Managing Your Pain

A comprehensive tool for consumers, available in English and Spanish.

English
Spanish

Sub-topics within the larger document:
- Guide to Understanding and Managing Pain English >view
  Tool that helps patients with pain prepare for visits with their providers.
- Self-Help Options/Alternative/Complementary Medicine English | Spanish
  A consumer guide that explains what the treatment is and when to use it.
- Myths and Truths About Pain English | Spanish
  A guide developed by consumers to explain the myths and truths about pain.
- Pain Management Resources Outlines several community support groups and an extensive list of website links.
Pain Foundation

The Pain Foundation has a very well organized site that features extensive information on different types of pain.
American Pain Society

This website discusses pain prevention and gives information about different options for pain relief.
Healthwise

Healthwise is a Web site that provides interactive decision support tools and reliable medical facts that are available to help individuals make end of life care decisions.
American Chronic Pain Association
Pain.com
Medem Medical Library: Pain Management
American Medical Association