The Chronic Pain Management Sourcebook

The Pain Management Sourcebook is an aptly titled book for all those (which is most of us) who suffer from some sort of chronic pain. Yes, it is true that you can live with chronic pain. . . because a lot of it is just not solvable! So let's learn to deal with it as effectively as we can. I found David Drum's book full of helpful advice on managing pain. He takes a look at all the different therapies available ~ not only physical remedies, but such effective techniques as meditation and stress relief. Drum makes the good point that stress makes pain worse ~ and comes up with good all-around ideas for controlling pain through emotional health. In addition, this handy reference book deals with drug therapy for prophylactic and acute needs, both prescription and over the counter. Drum even discusses what options might be available in the future for management of chronic pain. The Sourcebook is written in plain standard English, with a good glossary and everything broken down into areas of interest to the pain sufferer . . . surgical options, kinds of pain disorders, nutrition. Every category will open the way for the reader to explore new avenues to travel in dealing with pain. I have tried some of his suggestions and they work! They are simple and effective.

Reading this book you know that some one understands and that you are not crazy and not alone. Reading this book made me realize that there are things that can be done and gave me some good ideas. It also reminded me that the pain isn't just physical, but also psychological and emotional. It gave me hope.