Throbbing

I totally agree with, and want to expound upon what JK Jones wrote about pain management. Going to a pain management clinic can be very valuable as they can help you find effective ways to cope with the pain as opposed to focusing on it. I have seen people make tremendous strides thanks to the benefits of an effective pain management program. Speak to your physician, nurse, and pharmacist and be as specific as possible describing your pain. Including location, what it feels like (sharp, dull, or throbbing), how painful on a scale from 0 to 10, how long it lasts, what makes the pain better or worse, time of day, and if your current medications are helping. Let them know if your pain changes. Take your medications on a regular schedule and do not skip doses. It might be best to meet with a pain or palliative care specialist.

Skipping doses might result in increased pain and difficulty in keeping pain under control.

Some of the actions your physician might consider are increasing the dosage and adding or changing medications.

Make sure you talk about your pain with trusted relations and reveal your emotions.

Additional considerations include deep breathing, yoga, and other relaxation techniques.