The Problem
At My Pain Clinic, we help our patients manage their pain and related problems. This includes not just treating the symptoms and relieving pain, but also helping them manage other problems that may arise due to the problem, or in some cases, the treatment. Opioid Dependence is perhaps the most common example of the latter.
Opioids are a family of pain reliving drugs commonly prescribed to people with severe and constant pain issues. Regular usage, or abuse, of Opioids can actually cause addiction or dependence in patients. According to a survey, nearly 2 million people in the US are actually dependent on Opioids. Most common types of Opioids in this regard include hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, codeine, fentanyl, and methadone.
The Symptoms
If a patient is using prescribed dosage of Opioid, it is quite difficult to diagnose the problem. The symptoms usually occur when the usage is stopped and the patients start to show withdrawal symptom. For those whose dependence has not yet gone to the addiction level, the pain returns and is hard to manage without continuing the usage of Opioid again. In more severe cases, the withdrawal symptoms can range from nausea, chilling, sweating, and vomiting to diarrhea, and insomnia.
While the symptoms are not necessarily dangerous, they can cause extreme discomfort and frustration. Patients going through this phase can actually cause harm to themselves and to others surrounding them.
At My Pain Clinic, we help patients get over their Opioid dependence by properly going through their prescription history as well as their symptoms and conditions. We create a personalized treatment plan for each patient.
The Treatment
Opioid dependence, like any other drug dependence, has both physical and psychological aspects to consider. With this understanding, we create a custom treatment plan that includes psychological sessions as well as medicine and pain relief therapy to help patients manage pain through alternative means.
Our multidisciplinary approach helps our patients take control of the problem and play a more positive role in the whole treatment, and we rely on diagnostic tests like x-rays, MRI, CT scan, EMG/NCV studies and ultrasounds to come up with a customized treatment and rehabilitation plan for you
The treatment often achieved by substituting the Opioid by another pain relieving medicine. There are several drugs such as Buprenorphine/Suboxone that can be used to rectify the effect of Opioids.
Learn more about how we can diagnose or treat your Opioid dependence problem by giving us a call at 770-288-3311
Testimonials
Great staff and doctors both John and Rehman. Professional and they tend to all pain needs. Would recommend.
Very good Dr.The best I have…The best for my pain .Friendly staff also.My injections dont hurt me either.They are the best.I love the service.
I love my pain clinic Dr. Khalique. I wish I would have had him before I had my back surgery, I might not be having the complications I have now.He gives me great advice and service. The employees are great as well, I always feel like a family member here. I would recommend him to anyone with back problems.
From the front desk to the visit was a great experience. This pain Dr was very thorough and answered any question I had. Recently just got out the army and anyone that’s familiar with that job knows it beats the back and lower extremities to the ground. I was given an injection in my SIJ and honestly to God it has helped tremendously. He is a great Dr and I highly recommend this office.
A top-notch pain management clinic. Dr Rehman is highly knowledgeable and provides the best care for his patients, his treatments are very effective in treating all types of pain. Trustworthy doctor and helpful staff.
I’ve been seeing Dr Rehman for a little over two years to help me manage pain in my knees. He and his staff are wonderful. He truly cares about his patients and helping you relieve chronic pain so you can live your life. Thank you Dr Rehman for your excellent care and concern.
Dr Rehman is great! Very kind and caring person. Knowledgeable as well. Would highly recommend.
Thank you Dr. Rehman for the excellent treatment. I appreciate your going the extra mile to listen and then treat my ailments. Kudos to your staff for the personable service and it made me at home.
Nice friendly office, knowledgeable and informative doctor. Can definitely recommend.