In-Home Pain Management

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In-Home Pain Management

Being able to access prompt in-home pain management is a relief in more ways than one. When you are hurting, having to wait for evaluation and treatment is hard. The last thing you want to hear when you call for a doctor’s appointment is that the next available opening is days or weeks away. And being in pain can make traveling to and from a doctor’s office excruciating, piling pain on top of pain.

In-home pain management works by bringing evaluation and care to you. Independent, licensed providers can offer house calls, sometimes the same day, or a phone consultation. Follow-up services, such as lab tests and imaging, can often be done at home, and any prescriptions are handled by the independent provider.

From arthritis flare-ups to migraines to that odd back or neck pain, in-home pain management can bring relief in the comfort of your home. Doctor2me can help you connect with an independent, licensed provider who offers these visits.

The Value of Prompt Pain Relief

Pain can occur in any part of the body. It can be hard to pinpoint, or it can come and go mysteriously. Sometimes it’s chronic; people live with pain for years. It may be dull, or it may be acute, making it impossible to get up or move around. Whether it’s an annoying little headache or a scary sudden stomach spasm, pain is disruptive and makes it hard to function.

Most people would agree: when things are all going smoothly, our bodies shouldn’t hurt. Obviously, when we are injured or recovering from surgery, pain is expected. Unexplained pain, however, is usually a sign that something has gone awry.

Experiencing inexplicable pain can actually cause other health issues. Worrying about the source of pain produces anxiety. Is that stomachache just from eating all those super spicy tacos, or could it be an ulcer? Or worse?

Sometimes chronic pain makes it impossible to get quality sleep, leading to health problems such as high blood pressure or a diminished ability of your immune system to fight off disease. Left untreated, over time chronic pain can lead to depression.

Getting to the root cause of pain enables physicians to tackle the problem and hopefully remove or decrease the pain. Effective pain treatment is important both to give relief and to avoid further long-term negative health impacts.

Pain That In-Home Care Can Help With

Many types of pain can be managed with in-home care. A house call can help pinpoint the cause, and, if needed, an independent provider can order tests such as ultrasounds or X-rays – many of which can be performed at home thanks to mobile medical equipment. Any prescriptions are handled by the provider.

Don’t Put Off Pain Relief

For your comfort, for your ability to function reliably, for your health, don’t suffer unnecessary pain. If pain is disrupting your life, Doctor2me can help you connect with an independent, licensed provider who offers in-home pain care.