Home Managing breakthrough cancer pain What can I do to help manage my breakthrough pain?
What can I do to help manage my breakthrough pain? Print E-mail

A number of actions you can take include:

  • Tell your doctor / nurse about your pain (or any change in your pain)

  • Keep a record of your pain (see Breakthrough pain record)

  • Take your painkillers as prescribed by your doctor

  • Tell your doctor / nurse if the painkillers are not controlling the pain

  • Tell your doctor / nurse if the painkillers are causing side effects

  • Use non-drug treatments as suggested by your doctor / nurse

  • Ask to be referred to a pain specialist if the pain is still not controlled