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Getting Help
While arthritis is a chronic, sometimes debilitating disease, a variety of treatments are available to help alleviate the pain. The important thing is to find a health-care practitioner who understands pain management. Shop around and get multiple consultations until you are completely satisfied that the health-care practitioner or facility can help you manage your arthritis pain. Some questions to ask your provider:
Here are some places and people that can help manage arthritis pain:
Rheumatologist. A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and related diseases. Look for a rheumatologist who is certified to treat arthritis patients by a board of medical professionals.
Comprehensive pain center. Such centers provide multi-modality, interdisciplinary treatment, but may not have arthritis pain programs or specialists. Be sure to check first.
Pain medicine physician. Pain medicine has become a medical specialty in recent years. Pain medicine physicians specialize in treating many different pain conditions. Depending on background and interest, many treat arthritis pain. However, inquire about their experience and interest in treating arthritis pain and whether they incorporate a variety of therapeutic (multi-modality) approaches.
The following are professional organizations that can help you locate health-care professionals or facilities that are knowledgeable about arthritis pain management.
American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine American College of Rheumatology American Academy of Pain Medicine American Chronic Pain Association American Pain Society International Association for the Study of Pain American Academy of Medical Acupuncture American Chiropractic Association American Medical Association American Nurses Association
American Psychological Association Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Society International Chiropractors Association
International Hypnosis Society
National Center for Homeopathy
North American Society of Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine
North American Society of Homeopaths
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