“How can I help my father get through his physical pain?”
My father is 79 years old and has various disorders that cause extreme pain all over his body. How can I help him think beyond the pain and get him through his worst days?
1 Answer
Christopher Creighton
Pain Management Specialist
One of the best things for people at any age with chronic pain is to have something to do within their abilities. It creates a feeling of worth and is a distraction from the pain. Medication or interventional procedures may be available that can reduce the pain to enable him to be more active and engaged in the world around him. Lastly, depression is often present with chronic pain and should be addressed.
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