HOW CAN A PAIN PLAN HELP YOU?
Prescription medication is one way to relieve pain caused by an injury or surgery, including dental surgery. If you’ve ever dealt with or are currently dealing with pain, a pain plan can help you work with your doctor to set goals to reduce or eliminate it.
A pain plan can help improve your quality of life while recovering from an injury and get you back to doing the things you enjoy.
Call 877-505-5873 for more information and support with your pain plan.
What your pain plan should include:
- When prescribed a medication, understand what it is and how it will impact your body.
- Discuss the risks of taking prescribed medicine with your doctor.
- Find ways to manage your stress.
- Stay active in spite of your pain.
- Know what other options you have for managing or eliminating your pain.
- Keep a pain diary to help you and your doctor come up with ways to better manage your pain.
- Identify a support network.
- Maintain a healthy diet.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR
Just because you are prescribed an opioid doesn’t mean it’s right for you. Opioids such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine and morphine can have some very serious side effects.
IF YOU WERE PRESCRIBED AN OPIOID, WOULD YOU KNOW?
An opioid, also known as a narcotic, is a strong pain medicine. In some cases, opioids can be an important part of treatment. Even though they can help relieve pain, there are serious risks with taking opioids, including addiction and accidental death by overdose.
Common prescription opioids:
- Oxycodone (OxyContin®)
- Percocet®
- Hydrocodone (Vicodin®)
- Morphine
- Methadone
- Meperidine (Demerol®)
- Codeine
Talk to your doctor to understand the risks and the benefits of taking opioids for pain management.
WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR PAIN
There are a variety of ways to help you manage pain. Your health plan may have programs available to help you reach your health goals and address chronic pain or substance use disorders.
Services that may be covered or offered at a discount under your benefit plan include:
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic care
- Behavioral health treatment, such as stress management or treatment for depression
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Additional pain management options:
- Over-the-counter remedies such as pain relievers
- Ice and heat therapy
- Supplements and herbs
- Exercising
- Massage
- Mindfulness