Possible causes
The reasons may be different: consequences of injury, degenerative changes, neurological and neuropathic mechanisms, musculofascial syndromes. There is often a combination of factors at play.
Symptoms
Chronic pain
Chronic pain: is pain that persists for more than 3 months or recurs, affecting sleep, work, and quality of life. If it hurts every day and ordinary measures do not help, you need a systematic approach, and not just relief of symptoms.
When to see a doctor
Contact us if the pain has become constant, has not gone away for several months, you have tried different methods without a lasting effect, or you want to understand the logic of further treatment.
What to bring to the consultation
All available examinations, doctors' reports, a pain diary (if you keep one), a list of medications and procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often
Chronic pain: what are the causes?
Injury, inflammation, degenerative changes, neuropathy, myofascial syndrome, central sensitization. During the consultation, we will analyze your situation individually.
Why doesn't the pain go away?
Sometimes the effect is treated, not the cause; Sometimes several mechanisms are combined. A face-to-face consultation helps to build a logical plan.
The pain has not gone away for several months: what to do?
Make an appointment with a pain specialist. Bring examinations and a list of what you have already tried.
How to get rid of chronic pain?
Complete disappearance depends on the cause. Realistic goal: reduce intensity, restore function, and provide a clear management plan.
It hurts every day: is this already chronic pain?
If the pain is daily and lasts more than 3 months, it is a chronic pain syndrome. Such cases require specialized consultation.
How to live with chronic pain?
A clear treatment plan, control of exacerbations, sleep and movement as recommended by a doctor are important. At the reception we discuss realistic steps for your life.
The best pain reliever for chronic pain: which one to choose?
There is no universal “best” drug. Selection depends on the cause, concomitant diseases and tolerability. Appointment only after an in-person examination.
Which doctor treats chronic pain?
Pain specialist (algologist) or physician who systematically manages chronic pain syndromes. In ERUS appointment by appointment in Moscow.
Pain treatment center in Moscow: where to go?
ERUS provides face-to-face consultations on chronic and acute pain: 3rd Tverskaya-Yamskaya St., 44. Sign up on the website erusgroup.ru.
Can chronic pain be completely cured?
The purpose of the consultation is to reduce the intensity of pain, restore function and provide a clear plan. The prognosis depends on the cause.
Do you prescribe treatment at an appointment?
Yes, during a face-to-face consultation, an individual plan is formed taking into account your condition and documents.
Constant pain: what does it mean?
Pain that does not go away for a long time. If it lasts more than 3 months, it is chronic pain and requires specialist consultation.
Pain for more than 3 months: what to do?
Make an appointment with a chronic pain specialist. Bring examinations and a list of what you have already tried.
Burning pain: which doctor should I see?
Often this is a neuropathic mechanism. Consulting a pain specialist will help determine the cause.
Shooting pain: what could it be?
Often nerve irritation: sciatica, radiculopathy. At your appointment we will discuss the symptoms and examinations.
Aching pain: when to see a doctor?
If the aching pain persists for more than 1-2 weeks or interferes with sleep and work, make an appointment for a consultation.
Numbness and pain together: is it dangerous?
Needs attention. Sign up for a consultation. If weakness develops rapidly, contact urgently.
Tingling and pain: what to do?
Often neurological symptoms. During the consultation, we will clarify the reason and management plan.
Pain when walking: which doctor should I see?
Depends on localization. A pain specialist will help you navigate and, if necessary, refer you to an orthopedist.
Pain when sitting: why does it get worse?
Often associated with the back, tailbone or pelvis. At the appointment, we will analyze the mechanism of pain.
How to get rid of pain?
Depends on the reason. During your consultation, we formulate a realistic plan to reduce pain and restore function.
Chronic pain specialist in Moscow: where to sign up?
ERUS, 3rd Tverskaya-Yamskaya St., 44. Sign up at erusgroup.ru.
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