Below is a listing of treatments for chronic pain. Click on one to read more information or connect with others also living with chronic pain.
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Nalfon is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and mild to moderate pain. Nalfon is also referred to by its drug name,… read more
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Naprosyn is an over-the-counter medication used to treat mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. Naprosyn is also referred to by its drug name, Naproxen. Naproxen is also sold under the brand name Aleve.… read more
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Naproxen is an over-the-counter medication used to treat mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. Naproxen is sold under the brand names Aleve and Naprosyn.
Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug… read more
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Neurontin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postherpetic neuralgia and some types of seizures. Neurontin is also referred to by its drug name, Gabapentin.… read more
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Norco is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Norco is a combination drug containing Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen. Hydrocodone and… read more
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Norpramin is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression. Norpramin may be mildly effective at managing neuropathic pain. Norpramin is also known… read more
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Oxycodone is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is sold under the brand name OxyContin. In combination with Acetaminophen,… read more
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OxyContin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain severe enough to require daily, 24-hour, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options… read more
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Pamelor is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression. Pamelor may be mildly effective at managing neuropathic pain.
Pamelor is also known by… read more
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Paxil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Paxil may be mildly effective at managing neuropathic… read more
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Percocet is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Percocet is a combination drug composed of Oxycodone and Acetaminophen.… read more
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Physical therapy can improve strength and balance, help stabilize joints, and reduce many types of chronic pain. Physical therapy can also rehabilitate your body after surgery or injury.
Chronic pain can… read more
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Pregabalin is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat fibromyalgia, pain from spinal cord injury, pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia,… read more
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Pristiq is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depression disorder. Pristiq may be mildly effective at managing neuropathic pain. Pristiq is also known by its… read more
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Prozac is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Prozac is also known by its drug name, Fluoxetine.
Prozac is an antidepressant of the selective… read more
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Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a technique used to provide long-term relief for some types of chronic pain. RFA is most often used to treat back pain including pain in the lumbar, cervical, and sacroiliac… read more
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Savella is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat fibromyalgia. Savella is also known by its drug name, Milnacipran.
Savella is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake… read more
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Silenor is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat insomnia. Silenor may help manage neuropathic pain. Silenor is also referred to by its drug name, Doxepin.
Silenor… read more
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Soma is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute musculoskeletal pain. Soma is also referred to by its drug name, Carisoprodol.
Soma is a muscle relaxant.… read more
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Stellate ganglion block is an injection that can temporarily relieve some types of chronic pain in the head, neck, upper arms, and upper chest. People with complex regional pain syndrome, postherpetic… read more
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Surgical decompression may be performed to relieve chronic pain associated with back problems such as spinal stenosis or herniated discs.
What does it involve?
Surgical decompression is performed under… read more
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Tegretol is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat trigeminal neuralgia and many types of seizures. Tegretol may also be effective at treating glossopharyngeal… read more
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Tofranil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Tofranil may help manage neuropathic pain. Tofranil is also known by its drug name, Imipramine.… read more
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Topamax is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain types of seizures and to prevent migraine headaches. Some physicians may prescribe Topamax off-label to treat… read more
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A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) is a small, portable machine that generates adjustable levels of electricity to block nerve signals in those experiencing pain.
What does it involve?
A… read more
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Trileptal is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain types of seizures. Some physicians may prescribe Trileptal off-label to treat neuropathic pain. Trileptal is… read more
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Tylenol is available over the counter as treatment for minor aches and pains. Tylenol may be referred to by the drug names Acetaminophen or Paracetamol. Acetaminophen or Paracetamol is also sold under the brand… read more
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Valium is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat anxiety. Valium can also help relieve muscle spasms. Valium is also known by its drug name, Diazepam.
Valium is an… read more
The Vicodin brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.
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Vicodin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage pain severe enough to…
The Voltaren brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.
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Voltaren is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the…
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Wellbutrin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression in adults. Wellbutrin may help manage neuropathic pain. Wellbutrin is also known by its drug name,… read more
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Xtampza ER is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain severe enough to require daily, 24-hour, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options… read more
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Zoloft is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Zoloft is also known by its drug name, Sertraline.
Zoloft is an antidepressant… read more
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Zonalon is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pruritis (itching) in adults who have atopic dermatitis or lichen simplex chronicus. Zonalon is sometimes prescribed to… read more