Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about a therapy group provided by the Pain Management Team. This leaflet should answer most of your questions and may act as a starting point for discussion. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor. If after reading it you have any concerns or … Read More
Gabapentin
Introduction You have been given this leaflet because you have been prescribed Gabapentin tablets. What is Gabapentin? Gabapentin is used to treat some types of persistent pain. It is especially good for nerve pain, such as burning, shooting or stabbing pain. Gabapentin belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants which are also used to treat epilepsy. Gabapentin works by … Read More
Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia (PCEA)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you information about a method of pain relief known as Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia (PCEA), which is used after major surgery. It describes what happens when you have an epidural, together with any side effects and complications that can occur. Whilst you have a PCEA your care will be reviewed daily by … Read More
Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia
Introduction Your doctors will usually decide if you need an Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA), to manage your pain after your operation. This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your IV-PCA. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you, and your doctor, but may … Read More
Pain Psychology
Introduction This service works specifically with people living with chronic pain to help them to manage pain related issues. The clinical psychologists within Pain Psychology work alongside the wider Pain Management team. A referral to see a clinical psychologist in the team does not mean that the team believe your pain to be ‘fake’ or ‘all in your head’. As … Read More
Reducing and Stopping Opioid Medicines
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you help and support in how to reduce and stop taking your opioid medication. Please keep it in a safe place. Patients, family, friends and carers can play an important role in the safe use of these medications and in reducing the risk of harm. Please share this information with them. Most … Read More
Opioid Medicines
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you help and support in using your opioid medicines safely. Please keep it in a safe place. Patients, family, friends, and carers can play an important role in the safe use of these medications and in reducing the risk of harm. Please share this information with them. What are Opioid Medicines? Opioids … Read More
Isolated Limb Block
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information on the treatment of Isolated Limb Block. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns … Read More
Lumbar Sympathectomy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for further discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More
Acupuncture for Pain Relief
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not meant to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More