12 Things Your Doctor Might Not Tell You About Pain Meds

Pain meds won’t “cure” your pain

“Sometimes people expect to be totally pain-free, but that’s not our goal,” says M. Fahad Khan, MD, who specializes in pain management at NYU Langone’s Center for the Study and Treatment of Pain. Rather, the goal is long-term management and improved functionality “so you can go to work, cook for yourself, take care of your home responsibilities, have meaningful relationships,” he explains. “In most doctors’ minds, the pain control is almost secondary.”  Don’t miss these other secrets pain doctors won’t tell you.

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