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Manage your pain Manage your pain
As part of the Community Partners program, Arthritis NSW, in partnership with NPS, have developed resources to help you manage your pain.
Helping you manage your pain (English)
This 16 page booklet is designed to help you manage your arthritis pain, in consultation with your GP and other healthcare professionals. It includes information about what pain and arthritis are, things to talk to your healthcare professional about, how to manage your medicines and a pain diary to help you to track your levels of pain.Download your copy of Helping you manage your pain.
To order a hardcopy, email Arthritis NSW at info@arthritisnsw.org.au or call your state or territory's Arthritis office on 1800 011 041.
Arthritis pain (traditional Chinese)
This brochure will help you discuss your arthritis pain with your doctor and other healthcare professionals and to prepare a plan to better manage your pain.
Download your copy of Arthritis pain.
To order a hardcopy, email Arthritis NSW at info@arthritisnsw.org.au or call your state or territory's Arthritis office on 1800 011 041.
NPS Medicines List
The NPS Medicines List is another handy tool to use to help manage your medicines. If you use medicines, get the best outcome by using the pain management resources with the NPS Medicines List.
Download or order a copy of the NPS Medicines List.
About Arthritis NSW
Arthritis NSW is a not-for-profit organisation providing membership support through nearly 50 branches and support groups. Arthritis NSW also offers a professional phone information service, education programs and information for people affected with arthritis including chronic or persistent pain.
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