Central Illinois Pain Management Center

The following is a list of frequently asked questions about pain, pain management, and pain medication.

Will it be hard to control my pain?

Do I need a prescription?

What about non-drug pain relief?

Will I become addicted to my pain medication?

What about side effects?

Some days my pain is much worse; what can I do?

What can I do if my pain gets worse when I'm taking opioids?

Is my condition getting worse if my doctor is prescribing opioids?

Are my pain medications going to stop working?

How can I tell my doctor how much pain I am in?

If my pain is associated with my illness, isn't the pain unaviodable?

If my pain is due to cancer, can it be relieved?

My friends and family want to help. What can they do?

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