If you are concerned about pain that has lasted more than 12 weeks or is recurrent,\u00a0make an appointment with your GP who will refer you to Joan, our pharmacist and Pain Specialist for an initial 30 minute review of pain management, medications and lifestyle.<\/p>\n
Pain Education Session<\/a><\/p>\n Pain Education Sessions\u00a0– For anyone who has long term pain (more than 12 weeks). The sessions give better understanding of pain and how to cope with your pain condition better, understand your medication, reduce stress, improve sleep and manage flare-ups. If interested call Pain Concern 0300323 9966 or text 07548229958 for a call back or email\u00a0pain-education@painconcern.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0and visit\u00a0http:\/\/www.painconcern.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Living with chronic pain<\/strong>\u00a0This short leaflet explaining pain and its effects, includes tips on how to manage pain and also links to websites for further information on the management of pain and also stepping stones for welling being and stress management. Click on the link below to see the leaflet<\/p>\n <\/i>Living With Chronic Pain<\/a><\/p>\n Greater Glasgow and Clyde Information and resources for people living with chronic pain.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nhsggc.scot\/hospitals-services\/services-a-to-z\/chronic-pain\/information-and-resources-for-patients\/<\/a><\/p>\n Painkillers Don’t Exist website: “Living with and managing persistent pain, every single day can be exhausting. Unfortunately there simply isn’t a medication that will remove all pain. Taking opioid pain medication in the hope that it will relieve most of the pain is not the answer”. Learn more at this link<\/p>\n https:\/\/painkillersdontexist.com\/support\/sleep\/<\/a><\/p>\n Paindata.org<\/strong>\u00a0 is a website used by clinicians and patients and has good information on self management of pain including information on understanding pain, a guide to self management and practical guidance on realistic activity and exercise, flare-ups, goal setting, sleep.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.paindata.org\/selfmanagement.php<\/a><\/p>\n You could also try these\u00a0<\/strong>Youtube Brainman<\/strong> short videos discussing chronic pain and its management. Click on the links below.<\/p>\n Understanding Pain in less than 5 mins:\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/5KrUL8tOaQs<\/a><\/p>\n Understanding Pain, Brainman chooses:\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/jIwn9rC3rOIUnderstanding<\/a><\/p>\n Understanding Pain, Brainman stops his Opioids :\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/MI1myFQPdCE<\/a><\/p>\n Pain Association Scotland\u00a0<\/strong>Lots of sound advice on living well with your\u00a0pain from a major Scottish Pain Charity<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.painassociation.com\/about\/ Pain Concern UK\u00a0<\/strong>Lots of information and support for chronic pain sufferers- including a form and a helpline- from one of the Uk’s leading charities.\u00a0Helpline<\/strong>\u00a00300 123 0789\u00a0<\/strong>Every Monday,Thursday and Friday 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm<\/p>\n http:\/\/painconcern.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n Stress management for Pain<\/strong><\/p>\n Living with pain can be stressful and likewise stress can make pain seem worse.<\/p>\n NHS Inform website pages about Fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord\/chronic-pain\/fibromyalgia\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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