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PATIENTS suffering from chronic pain should be encouraged to exercise and have their medication checked regularly, according to new advice being issued to the NHS in Scotland.
The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (Sign) said those taking often powerful and addictive painkillers should have their drugs reviewed at least once a year.
The guidelines also recommend that patients be offered the chance to take part in physical activity as a way of treating their chronic pain, as well as pain management programmes to help them cope.
It comes after some experts have raised concerns about patients taking strong painkillers and becoming addicted to the drugs after using them for long periods.
http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/patients-urged-to-exercise-cut-down-painkillers-1-3234362
The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (Sign) said those taking often powerful and addictive painkillers should have their drugs reviewed at least once a year.
The guidelines also recommend that patients be offered the chance to take part in physical activity as a way of treating their chronic pain, as well as pain management programmes to help them cope.
It comes after some experts have raised concerns about patients taking strong painkillers and becoming addicted to the drugs after using them for long periods.
http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/patients-urged-to-exercise-cut-down-painkillers-1-3234362