Medication Management Services in Plano, TX

Dr. Nocerini, MD provides many different effective options for treating pain. However, sometimes no single treatment can provide full or adequate pain relief. In these cases, pain relief can be found by combining different complementary treatments, including medications. Based on the specific cause and type of your pain, Dr. Nocerini, MD will advise you as to whether medication management is appropriate for you.

There are several broad categories of therapies that are used to manage chronic pain:
 
• Interventional procedures, such as steroid injections or nerve blocks
• Supervised physical therapy and home exercise programs
• Pain Counseling or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Surgery
• Medication Management
 
Medication management is an important treatment option for chronic pain. Over-the-counter pain medications are often one of the initial options for treating pain. Sometimes, these medications can be insufficient for relieving pain, and prescription medications may be necessary. Many factors should be considered when managing prescription and over-the-counter medications.

• The class of medication used
• Current medical history
• Current medication list
• Prior medication allergies

• By selecting the appropriate medication based on the type and cause of pain
• Prescribing the appropriate dose of medication
• Considering the potential for medication interactions
• Looking to minimize potential side effects

• Sciatica or Radiculopathy
• Arthritis Pain in the Spine or Joints
• Low Back and Neck Pain
• Headache
• Fibromyalgia
• Pain due to Neuropathy or Nerve Damage
• Pain after Spine or Joint Surgery
 
When managed appropriately, medications can improve pain relief and the quality of life. Dr. Nocerini, MD has the training, experience, and expertise to appropriately prescribe and manage medications for the treatment of pain. We serve patients from Plano TX, McKinney TX, Richardson TX, Frisco TX, Allen TX, Addison TX, Carrollton TX, and BEYOND!