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The first port of call in the treatment of chronic pain would normally be your General Practitioner (GP). It is your GP who would prescribe medication, and would make referrals for further treatment options, such as referrals to Hospital or for Pain Clinic Treatment. Treatment options available from GP Medication is just one of the options available to the chronic pain sufferer. Please click here for an in depth look at the usually prescribed medication and its potential side-effects. Because of the 'medical model' of treatment which is so prevalent in the UK, it it usual practice for GP's to prescribe medication to control the associated problems of chronic pain. Therefore sleeping tablets are invariably prescribed for insomnia, whilst anti-depressants and anxiolytics are given for depression and anxiety. If possible, ask your GP whether you would benefit from these medications or whether other treatment options could be more effective. It may prove useful if your GP is forward thinking, to discuss the benefits of relaxation and breathing techniques / exercises, about what types of physical activity and dietary changes could possibly be of help. Ask your GP if physical therapy would be of use, as in many cases a referral to physiotherapy can be particularly effective. Many GP's now have trained counsellors attached to their practice. Ask your GP if counselling would benefit you from the psychological toll of chronic pain. Your GP can also give you referrals for services and organizations in your community, naturally if you do live in the Derbyshire area please feel free to contact us via this website TREATMENT PROTOCOLS AVAILABLE FROM SOUTHERN DERBYSHIRE PAIN CLINIC An outpatient based assessment and treatment service is provided for the people of Derbyshire suffering with the effects of chronic pain, based at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary and Derby City General Hospital. Pain Management is part of the Critical Care Directorate. The Consultants are
The General Manager is Ian Pettit.
Clinic schedule and times Mon am Dr Searle / Nurse Specialist - Mrs Walker Mon pm Clinical procedures Tue am TENS Clinic Wed pm Dr Bavister / Nurse Specialist - Mrs Walker Thurs am Nurse Specialist - Mrs Walker Fri am Dr Searle Fri pm Dr Bavister / Nurse Specialist - Mrs Walker |