Living with pain

All about pain

There are two main types of pain: acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term). They are treated differently.

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Which painkiller?

The type of drugs to be used for pain depend on what type of pain you have.

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Keeping active to deal with pain

It's important to keep active if you're in pain. If you stiffen up it can make the pain worse.

Joint pain

There are different kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout are the most common.

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Pain and emotional distress

Long-term pain can cause emotional distress and interfere with daily activities. Help is then needed.

Treating headaches and migraines

For most people, a headache can be dealt with quickly. Migraines can be controlled with a range of treatments.

Long-term pain

Many people with chronic pain have either an undiagnosed condition or one that's not medically treatable.

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Back pain at work

Good office habits can reduce the risk of back pain, the second most common cause of long-term sickness in the UK.

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