Christopher Creighton
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
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Dr. Christopher Creighton practices Pain Medicine in Unknown City, Unknown State. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Creighton serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
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Should I visit a pain management physician?
Yes. Make sure they do a physical exam then, if needed, imaging. From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
Is there a certain point when Cymbalta no longer helps fibromyalgia?
You may need to change or add a medication. Besides pills, you need to be as active as possible, participating in aerobic activity 30 minutes a day. That has been shown to be more effective than any medication so far in fibromyalgia treatment. From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
What are the best treatments for fibromyalgia?
Sorry to tell you this, but increasing aerobic activity levels has the best evidence in successfully treating fibromyalgia. Best of luck, but do take an active role in your treatment. From, Christopher Creighton READ MORE
How can I help my father get through his physical pain?
One of the best things for people at any age with chronic pain is to have something to do within their abilities. It creates a feeling of worth and is a distraction from the pain. Medication or interventional procedures may be available that can reduce the pain to enable him to be more active and engaged in the world around him. Lastly, depression is often present with chronic pain and should be addressed. From, Christopher Creighton READ MORE
For how long do painkillers take to start relieving pain?
That depends on the medication, but, on average, it will take about 20-15 minutes to start working. How long a dose will depend on the medication and your metabolism. From, Christopher Creighton READ MORE
Is it possible to become dependent on the a333 pill?
Yes it is. That is essentially Percocet: oxycodone (a narcotic) and acetaminophen (Tylenol). READ MORE
How should I manage my post delivery pain?
Contact a pain management specialist in your area. Sacroliitis is likely but there may be other issues. From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
What is the reason for my constant headaches?
There are many more causes for headaches than I could address in this forum. I suggest you contact a neurologist or pain management specialist. From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
What is the best treatment for constant leg pain?
She should be examined by a skilled pain management physician From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
What can I do to help with my hip pain?
I would consider anti-inflammatory medication if you can tolerate them. Injection can be quite effective, as can arthroscopy. Other causes should be evaluated as well, either by pain management specialist or orthopedic surgeon. From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
Is ibuprofen safe to take after being under anesthesia?
Please ask you surgeon. The answer depends on the procedure you had and when. From, Christopher Creighton READ MORE
What else can I try before needing surgery?
You need a second opinion. Unless you have had PT, more conservative intervention may be effective, UNLESS you have lost sensation or movement in the extremity. READ MORE
What is the most effective painkiller for my daughter's period pain?
While I recommend taking her to a gynecologist as well,ibuprofen is often recommended for menstrual pain if there are no reasons not to use it like allergies, kidney failure, or bleeding disorders. From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
How can pain be managed naturally in older people?
I would first start by determining the cause or diagnosis of her pain before having her start on any type of treatment. I should mention that many “natural” treatments can produce harm depending on the presence of other medical conditions. Please take her to a doctor. From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
What painkillers are considered safe for a blood pressure patient?
This is an interesting question because pain medications can help reduce the level of pain. Uncontrolled pain can make hypertension worse. Please remember however, the pain medication is not the only route to controlling pain. Physical therapy, behavioral modification, and interventional procedures may also reduce pain substantially which may help your father with his pain while not interfering with his blood pressure. From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
Do painkillers always become addictive?
The physician should be able to carefully assess that. Also, when patients ask for higher dose, it is important to determine if the underlying cause of pain has worsened or changed before increasing the dose. Have interventional options been considered? Christopher Creighton READ MORE
I have a dull pain in my calf muscles that worsens through the day. What should I do?
See your primary care physician. There are a number if possible reasons for this, including multiple sclerosis and blow flow problems (although you are fairly young for either) most likely something far more benign than those, but you should get it checked out. Christopher Creighton READ MORE
My husband has frequent headaches due to work stress. What should we do?
The American Headache Society recognizes over 40 types of headaches, so I would strongly recommend an evaluation by a pain management specialist or neurologist before just writing it off as stress-related. From, Christopher Creighton READ MORE
Can lower back pain cause pain in my rectum?
Some causes of low back pain, such as sacroiliitis, can include rectal pain and thigh pain from sciatic nerve irritation. Treatment may include heat, stretches, injection, and radio frequency ablation or, in extreme cases, fusion of the joints. Recommend consultation with a pain management specialist. READ MORE
How does epsom salt work to relieve pain?
More than the salt, it is the hot or warm water that helps. READ MORE
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