List of Treatments for Chronic Pain

Below is a listing of treatments for chronic pain. Click on one to read more information or connect with others also living with chronic pain.

Advil, Motrin (Ibuprofen)

Overview
Advil is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Advil is also referred to by its drug name, Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is also sold under the brand name Motrin.

Advil is a… read more

Aleve (Naproxen)

Overview
Aleve is an over-the-counter medication used to treat mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. Aleve is also referred to by its drug name, Naproxen. Naproxen is also sold under the brand name Naprosyn.

Aleve is… read more

Ansaid (Flurbiprofen)

Overview
Ansaid is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Ansaid is also referred to by its drug name, Flurbiprofen.

Ansaid is a… read more

Astramorph (Morphine)

The Astramorph brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Astramorph is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute and chronic…

Avinza (Morphine)

The Avinza brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Avinza is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat severe pain in cases where…

Belbuca (Buprenorphine)

Overview
Belbuca is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain in cases where pain is severe enough to require daily, long-term, continual pain relief, and other treatments are… read more

Botulinum Toxin Injection

Overview
Botulinum toxin injection has been used to treat many types of chronic pain involving the muscles. Types of pain for which Botulinum toxin may be beneficial include postsurgical pain, migraines and other… read more

Cambia (Diclofenac)

Overview
Cambia is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug migraine attacks in those 18 and older. Cambia may be referred to by its drug name, Diclofenac. Diclofenac is also sold under the brand… read more

Cataflam (Diclofenac)

The Cataflam brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Cataflam is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat mild to…

Celebrex (Celecoxib)

Overview
Celebrex is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Celebrex is also referred to by its drug name, Celecoxib.

Celebrex is a… read more

Celexa (Citalopram)

Overview
Celexa is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Celexa may be mildly effective at managing neuropathic pain. Celexa is also known by its drug name,… read more

Celiac Plexus Block

Overview
Celiac plexus block is an injection that can temporarily relieve some types of chronic abdominal pain. People with chronic pancreatitis or abdominal cancer may benefit from a celiac plexus block.

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Chemical Sympathectomy

Overview
Chemical sympathectomy is a surgical technique used to provide long-term relief for some types of neuropathic chronic pain, specifically Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

What does it involve?
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Chiropractic Treatment

Overview
Chiropractic is a health treatment that aims to correct problems with the muscles, nerves, and skeletal system. Chiropractic is a popular treatment for pain and stiffness, especially in the neck and back.… read more

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Overview
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy focused on helping people identify and cope with stress or other negative emotions.

What does it involve?
CBT sessions may be one-on-one or in… read more

Complementary and alternative therapies

Complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) are popular with many people who have chronic pain. CAT treatments for chronic pain may include acupuncture, yoga, massage, low-level laser therapy, herbal supplements… read more

Corticosteriods

Overview
Corticosteroids are a class of prescription drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inflammation. Corticosteroids are sometimes used to treat inflammation in people with certain types… read more

Cymbalta (Duloxetine)

Overview
Cymbalta is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Cymbalta is also… read more

Daypro (Oxaprozin)

Overview
Daypro is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Daypro is also referred to by its drug name, Oxaprozin.

Daypro is a… read more

Dilaudid (Hydromorphone)

Overview
Dilaudid is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain severe enough to require an opioid when other treatments are ineffective. Dilaudid may be referred to by its drug… read more

Duragesic (Fentanyl)

The Duragesic brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Duragesic is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain in…

Effexor (Venlafaxine)

The Effexor brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Effexor is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive…

Elavil (Amitriptyline)

The Elavil brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Elavil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Elavil may…

EMLA (Lidocaine/Prilocaine)

Overview
EMLA is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide local analgesia for normal skin and for genital mucous membranes before surgery. EMLA is a combination drug composed of… read more

Epidural Steroid Injection

Overview
Epidural steroid injection can temporarily relieve chronic pain in the neck, arms, back, and legs. Epidural steroid injection may help in cases of chronic pain caused by sciatica, spinal stenosis,… read more

Epitol (Carbamazepine)

Overview
Epitol is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat trigeminal neuralgia and many types of seizures. Epitol may also be effective at treating glossopharyngeal neuralgia.… read more

Exalgo (Hydromorphone)

Overview
Exalgo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat severe pain in opioid-tolerant people in cases where long-term, continual pain relief is needed and other treatments are… read more

Facet Joint Injection

Overview
Facet joint injection can temporarily relieve chronic pain associated with the facet joints, the parts of your spine that allow you to bend and twist. Facet joint injection may help in cases of chronic pain in… read more

Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine)

Overview
Flexeril is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute musculoskeletal pain. Flexeril is also referred to by its drug name, Cyclobenzaprine.

Flexeril is a… read more

Gralise (Gabapentin)

Overview
Gralise is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage postherpetic neuralgia. Gralise is also referred to by its drug name, Gabapentin.

Gralise is an anticonvulsant, or… read more

Hydrocodone

Overview
Hydrocodone is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain that requires daily, round-the-clock management on a long-term basis, and for which other treatment options… read more

Intrathecal Implants

Overview
Intrathecal implants are pumps that are surgically placed in the body to deliver small doses of analgesics (painkillers) directly into the spinal fluid. Doctors may consider intrathecal implants in cases where… read more

Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Overview
Lexapro is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17. Lexapro may help reduce pain… read more

Lidoderm (Lidocaine)

Overview
Lidoderm is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postherpetic neuralgia. Lidoderm is also known by its drug name, Lidocaine. Lidocaine is also sold under the brand… read more

Lodine (Etodolac)

Overview
Lodine is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat arthritis and acute pain. Lodine is also referred to by its drug name, Etodolac.

Lodine is a… read more

Low-dose Naltrexone

Overview
Naltrexone is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating opiate and alcohol addiction. At a significantly lower dose, Naltrexone has also been prescribed to… read more

Lumbar Sympathetic Block

Overview
Lumbar sympathetic block is an injection that can temporarily relieve some types of chronic pain. People with complex regional pain syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome, painful blood vessel spasms, some types of… read more

Medical marijuana

Overview
Medical marijuana is widely used as a complementary therapy to treat chronic pain.

It is vital to inform your doctor of all treatments you incorporate, including medical marijuana, so that they can warn you… read more

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