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Although medical professionals may not be able to eliminate your pain, we can reduce it to a more acceptable level with your help. You are not expected to "tough it out". You have a right to be as comfortable as possible.</p> <h2>What to Know about Pain</h2> <ul> <li>Prevention is better than treatment so try to take action before the pain starts to "stay ahead" of the pain.</li> <li>If pain worsens before turning, or getting out of bed, or going to physical therapy or before a dressing is changed, ask to be medicated beforehand.</li> <li>If you experience unacceptable side effects such as nausea, headache, drowsiness, constipation, etc. request a change in drug dose or another medication.</li> <li>Anxiety can intensify pain. 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