Pain Management
 Pain is one of the
most common reasons people consult a physician, yet frequently
it is inadequately assessed and under treated, leading to enormous
social costs in the form of needless suffering, lost productivity,
and excessive health care expenditures. Much progress has recently
been made in understanding the origin and progression of pain,
yet many health care professionals are untrained in pain management.
Chronic pain is not a single entity but may have a myriad of
causes and perpetuating factors. Therefore, chronic can be much
more difficult to manage than acute pain, requiring a multi disciplinary
approach and customized treatment protocols to meet the specific
needs of each patient.
Chronic pain afflicts 10-20% of the adult population. Approximately
half of these people experience pain, which is inadequately treated,
but could be relieved with proper treatment. Forms of chronic
pain include:
- Neuropathic Pain
- Post Mastectomy Pain
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Musculoskeletal (back, knee, hip) Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Migraine
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Cancer pain
Successful long-term pain management is achieved by including
the physician, patient, family and other health care providers.
Patients with pain or other distressing symptoms that persist
despite the best efforts of their current health care provider
should request a referral or seek specialists in pain management
or palliative care.
Our compounding pharmacists have received advanced training
in the preparation of customized dosage forms to meet each patient's
specific needs. We offer many unique options for pain management,
regardless of pain origin and whether pain is acute or chronic.
By working together with patient, physician, and other members
of the health care team, we can individualize medications and
make necessary adjustments to maximize pain relief
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