Pain (chronic)
- Set functional goals + treat pain mechanism
- Exercise/rehab + behavioral approaches are foundational
- Nonopioid medication chosen by phenotype
- Neuropathic pain: SNRI/gabapentinoid/TCA options
- Opioids only when sustained benefit exceeds harm
- Avoid passive medication escalation without reassessment
Use at a glance
- Set functional goals + treat pain mechanism
Practical pearls
- Exercise/rehab + behavioral approaches are foundational
Choosing treatment
- Nonopioid medication chosen by phenotype
- Neuropathic pain: SNRI/gabapentinoid/TCA options
Treatment selection
- Opioids only when sustained benefit exceeds harm
Monitoring / follow-up
- Avoid passive medication escalation without reassessment
Self-check
- What should generally be avoided in Pain (chronic)?
passive medication escalation without.
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