When Are Pain Medications Appropriate for Arthritis Patients?
When Are Pain Medications Appropriate for Arthritis Patients? Monday January 2, 2006 Some arthritis patients try to do without pain medications (analgesic painkillers) because they fear becoming addicted. Are these patients doing more harm than good by avoiding pain medications? When is it appropriate for pain medications to be prescribed as part of the treatment plan for arthritis patients? Are pain medications appropriate as a long-term treatment or maintenance treatment, or should they only be used short-term? Read Dr. Zashin’s answer. • The Facts of Analgesics (Painkillers) •
