Medication Management in Columbus Ohio
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Opioid medications are derived from the opium poppy plant or made synthetically. These medications, which are strong and used to relieve chronic pain as a short-term option, weaken pain signals to the brain but create several serious side effects, such as:
- Breathing problems
- Sleepiness
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Sleep apnea
Patients taking these medications also may develop a dependence on the medication and accidentally overdose. Common full and partial opioids include:
- Fentanyl
- Hydrocodone
- Methadone
- Morphine
- Oxycodone
- Tapentadol
- Codeine
- Tramadol
- Buprenorphine
Prescription opioids can help manage moderate to severe pain, including cancer-related pain, post-surgical pain, and vascular pain. Meet with our pain care specialists at Pain Zero to discuss safe and effective ways to manage your pain.
What to Expect from Medication Management
Many opioids come in pill form or may be administered intravenously or through a pump. In seldom cases, they also can be taken as lozenges, lollipops, or skin patches. These medications can be used as an effective, customized pain management plan under a physician's supervision.
The most common indication for medication management is cancer-related pain. Non-cancer pain management typically does not involve opioid medication as a long-term solution to managing chronic pain.
The government and federal officials have had recent influence in the practice of medicine specifically pain management by creating restrictions in dosing and limiting supplies to pharmacies. Even though everyone experiences pain differently, our clinical decisions are influenced by legal and medical reasoning thus providing the best course of treatment for all involved.
To avoid the risk of addiction and to minimize side effects, our pain care experts have extensive training and experience in prescribing opioid and non-opioid pain medications and overseeing these types of pain management plans.
Pain Zero Reviews
This is my first visit it went pretty good I felt relaxed with them and it seemed like he truly really wanted to help me to get my pain in order and I'm looking forward to my next visit till I see I can see where we go next on handling my pain shook my hand very polite very good doctor
I've been coming here for 4 months now after trying to manage my back pain issues with every other treatment and medicine that my previous specialists offered from May 2022 until Nov 2023. In these 4 months I've had more improvement in mobility and pain relief than i did in all of 2022 and 2023. I've also seen a significant weight loss from being able to move better, cook my own food, and work again. Pain Zero also offer medicine when needed between procedures and more importantly they listen to the issues you're having and provide safe and effective pain relief. I wish I would have came here 2 years ago when my issues first started, but I'm thankful to have found a great doctor and pain management center now. Why I would suggest Pain Zero over a place that rhymes with Northo Oro for spine and neck issues through my personal experience. (Dr. C and his orthopedic team at "Northo Oro" are awesome!) I feel Dr Taif at Pain Zero listened to my issues and concerns with the pain and offered options he felt was best for me. I was very hesitant after many short lived & underwhelming procedures at the other places. Pain Zero offers all the same out patient surgical procedures as the bigger ortho centers. The difference in that is the big centers have around 30 people on staff and PZ has about 5. So the costs of the procedures are far less and you don't have an audience in the room either like the other place.
I really appreciate your patience and attendance that is shown with the full staff at this office. They are very attentive making sure to find out the cause of your need and I truly appreciate it.
Doctor Harris is very concerned about his patients he listens to what you have to say about your pain and health and gives very good advice on getting better
Fast efficient and with great care. Kind and respectful.
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Opioid medications are very powerful drugs that provide pain relief, especially to the central and peripheral nervous systems. Because these medications are highly addictive, it's essential to follow our pain care specialist's instructions when taking the medication. Schedule a consultation at Pain Zero in Central Ohio to discuss chronic pain treatment options for you.