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Suggest Alternative Pain Management Therapy For A Woman Post Ovarian Cancer Surgery
My wife had surgery three weeks ago due to ovarian cancer. She was prescribed pain medication (Norco); however, she still has pain episodes that make her cry. Are their any other traditional/alternative medications/remedies to alleviate her pain episodes?
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
HI
Alternative pain management therapy for a woman post ovarian cancer surgery are
Acupuncture. Acupuncture uses hair-thin needles to stimulate various points around the body. It can help with pain, as well as with other symptoms like fatigue and depression from your cancer and chemotherapy treatment.
Deep breathing. Along with other relaxation techniques, this can help you sleep and might also improve pain.
Imagery. This method distracts you from your pain by having you focus on a pleasant thought or image.
Regards
DR DE
Alternative pain management therapy for a woman post ovarian cancer surgery are
Acupuncture. Acupuncture uses hair-thin needles to stimulate various points around the body. It can help with pain, as well as with other symptoms like fatigue and depression from your cancer and chemotherapy treatment.
Deep breathing. Along with other relaxation techniques, this can help you sleep and might also improve pain.
Imagery. This method distracts you from your pain by having you focus on a pleasant thought or image.
Regards
DR DE
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