Pain Disorders
 Acute pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you to possible injury and the need to take care of yourself.
However, chronic pain is different—it is pain that persists for weeks, months, even years. Many chronic pain conditions affect older adults. Chronic pain may include headache, low back pain, cancer pain, arthritis pain, neurogenic pain (pain resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves or to the central nervous system itself), and psychogenic pain (pain not due to an obvious disease or injury or any visible sign of damage to the nervous system).
If you do not see a topic of interest to you, please try the A to Z listing of health conditions.
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| When dealing with an illness or health problem, you have to make decisions—when to call a doctor, which test to have, and what treatment to use. Decision Points are designed to help you learn about your choices and options, and to prepare you to work with your healthcare provider to make the best decision for your care. |
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| Action Sets are designed to help you take an active role in managing a health condition. Action Sets provide the tools and information you can use in the day-to-day management of your health conditions. |
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You doctor may recommend one or more of the following tests to evaluate your condition.
For other tests and diagnostic procedures use the section of this site called Medical Tests A to Z.
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This section provides you with an alphabetical listing of more than 1,000 medications, including prescription drugs and those you can purchase over-the-counter. Just select your medications to learn more about them. You can choose your medication by brand name or generic name.
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If you are having difficulty paying for your medications you may qualify for financial assistance or free medications. Visit the Medication Assistance Center to learn about available medication and insurance programs.
Don't let financial problems stop you from getting the treatment you need; there are resources and organizations that may be able to help you.
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This listing provides you with Internet sites that are sponsored by government agencies or are well-known and credible national organizations.
Surfing the Internet
When looking at Internet sites, remember that the information can be sponsored by anyone. Take into account the sponsoring group or individual when gathering information or help. Be especially careful about giving out personal or financial information. |
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Last modified on: 30 June 2015
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