Know Your Options For Managing Pain After Surgery
Pain control following surgery is a priority for both you and your doctors. While you should expect to have some pain after your surgery, your doctor will make every effort to safely lessen your pain. We provide the following information to help you understand your options for pain management, to describe how you can help […]
When It’s More Than Just a Bad Headache
Migraines are much more than just an occasional bad headache. If you find your migraines regularly hijacking your to-do list, leaving you unable to play with your kids, get to work on time or socialize with friends at least half of the month, you may have a condition called chronic migraine. Chronic migraine is a […]
Fibroids: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Fibroids are noncancerous uterine tumors that occur in most women by the time they reach menopause. Fibroids don’t always cause symptoms; however, an estimated 20 to 25 percent of women with fibroids will experience symptoms. Symptoms Heavy menstrual bleeding (so heavy, it may lead to anemia). This is the most common symptom. A mass in […]
When It Comes to Managing Pain after Surgery, Women Want a Choice
The weeks before surgery require preparation. Who will be driving you? Is everything tied up at work? Will someone be able to help with the kids? Often times, one very important thing is overlooked: Pain management. According to a recent HealthyWomen survey, 99 percent of women want a choice in how their pain is managed […]
9 Questions to Ask About Postsurgical Pain Management
One of the best ways to ease a***y about a major event, like surgery, is to plan ahead. Conversations about postsurgical pain management need to happen before your procedure, so you can focus on your recovery after surgery is complete. Here are 9 questions you should ask your attending health care professional before having surgery. […]