Chronic pain

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than 3 months or beyond expected healing time. Learn about the causes, living with and managing chronic pain.

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Options for managing chronic pain

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Australians aged over 45. An effective pain-management plan includes various strategies, not only medicines.

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Chronic Pain Course - online program

The Chronic Pain Course from MindSpot can help you manage the impact of chronic pain on your day-to-day life and your emotional wellbeing. The course is not designed to ‘cure’ or ‘treat’ pain, but to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

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Chronic Pain Program

Chronic Pain Program from This Way Up teaches practical strategies for managing chronic pain, and associated low mood and anxiety with their clinically-proven online program.

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Epidural injection for chronic pain relief

An epidural injection can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief.

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Chronic Conditions Course - online program

The Chronic Conditions Course from MindSpot is a clinically-proven treatment to help adults manage the impact of living with a chronic physical health condition. It can help you manage the impact of chronic pain on your day-to-day life and your emotional wellbeing.

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Common questions about opioid pain medicines

Opioid medicines can help relieve pain. Like all medicines, they have risks and side effects. Here are some frequently asked questions about opioids.

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Pain-relief medicines

Pain relief medicines include over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Learn about their side effects as well as when and when not to use them.

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Management of chronic conditions

A chronic condition is an illness that lasts 6 months or more. Learn to manage a chronic condition, including types of support that are available.

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Arthritis

Arthritis is a term for a group of conditions that affect the joints in your body. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for arthritis.

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Opioid medicines and pain

Some pain medicines, such as opioids, need to be taken with care. Learn about the risks and benefits of opioids, side effects and pain-relief alternatives.

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Codeine no longer available over the counter from Feb 1

Pain-relief medicines that contain codeine will no longer be available without a doctor's prescription from 1 Feb 2018. Here’s what you need to know.

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Pain Question Planner

This pain question planner can help you prepare for your medical appointment. Get answers to common questions.

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Muscle aches and pains

Muscular aches and pains are common and often related to tension, overuse, or injury, resulting from exercise or physically demanding work.

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Persistent pelvic pain

Persistent pelvic pain is pain below your belly button that lasts for 6 months or more. Read on for common causes and pain management tools.

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Health and wellbeing apps

Browse our selection of healthcare apps from our trusted information partners.

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Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a strong opioid medicine prescribed by doctors for severe pain. Learn about its how it works and potential side effects.

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Codeine

Codeine is an opioid medicine used to relieve mild pain and suppress a dry cough. Find out how codeine works and about possible side effects.

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Taking opioid medicines safely

Opioid medicines are prescribed to relieve pain caused by cancer, surgery or injury. It's crucial to take them safely to reduce risks of opioid harm.

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Oxycodone

Oxycodone is an opioid pain-relief medicine used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Find out how it oxycodone works and about its possible side effects.

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Self-talk

Self-talk is your inner voice. It's part of your stream of consciousness, allowing you to process and understand what's going on around you.

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Medicinal cannabis

Medicinal cannabis (medical marijuana) is highly regulated in Australia. Learn how THC and CBD might be used to help relieve the symptoms of medical conditions.

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Mindfulness

Research shows that mindfulness – focusing on the present – can improve memory and reduce stress, and it’s a technique that anyone can practise.

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Nerve pain (neuralgia)

Nerve pain can feel like a shooting, stabbing or burning sensation. You can be treated with pain relief medicines, exercise and alternative therapies. Learn how to identify symptoms and manage nerve pain.

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Tramadol

Tramadol is an opioid pain-relief medicine used for severe pain. Find out how it works, its side effects and other ways to manage pain.

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Pethidine

Pethidine is an opioid pain-relief medicine that your doctor can prescribe. Find out more about pethidine, how it works and possible side effects.

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Tapentadol

Tapentadol is a prescription-only opioid medicine used for pain relief. Find out about tapentadol, how it works and its possible side effects.

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Emotional abuse

Emotional abuse includes verbal abuse, threats, restricting freedom and public embarrassment. It can cause physical and mental health problems.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a Chinese medicine treatment. Practitioners use needles to stimulate points in the body to help in the treatment of some conditions.

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Endometriosis

Endometriosis can cause inflammation, pain, affect fertility and impact your life. Learn more about treatments and how to manage the symptoms and pain.

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