General Pain Info:
- McMaster Pain Management Center Pain Resources: https://npc.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/my-resources/
- Power over Pain Portal: https://poweroverpain.ca
- Choosing Imaging Wisely for Low Back Pain: https://choosingwiselycanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Low-Back-Pain-EN.pdf
- Fibromyalgia Canada: https://www.fibrocanada.ca/en/
- Arthritis Society of Canada: Fibromyalgia: https://arthritis.ca/about-arthritis/arthritis-types/fibromyalgia/
Medications/Opioids/Cannabis Info:
- General analgesics overview: https://tapmipain.ca/patient/managing-my-pain/pain-u-online/medications-for-chronic-pain.html
- Choosing Pain Meds Wisely: https://choosingwiselycanada.org/pamphlet/pain-medicines/
- HealthCanada – Frequently Asked Questions about Opioids: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/hc-sc/migration/hc-sc/hl-vs/alt_formats/pdf/iyh-vsv/med/opioid-faq-opioides-eng.pdf
- ISMP Canada Opioid Safety: https://www.ismp-canada.org/download/OpioidStewardship/opioid-handout-bw.pdf
- ISMP Canada Safe Opioid Storage & Disposal: https://www.ismp-canada.org/download/OpioidStewardship/OpioidStorageDisposal-patient.pdf
- MyAlbertaHealth Medical Cannabis Recommendations (2021): https://myhealth.alberta.ca/alberta/Pages/Cannabinoids-and-Managing-Chronic-Pain-.aspx
- McMaster Medical Cannabis Discussion Forum (2023): https://www.mcmasterforum.org/docs/default-source/product-documents/evidence-briefs/cannabis-eb.pdf?sfvrsn=9b856c81_6
Pain-Management strategies:
- Take Charge Take Control Self-Management Program (chronic pain tab): https://takecontroltakecharge.ca
- BackCare Canada patient resources: https://backcarecanada.ca
- Choosing Wisely Canada – Treating Low Back Pain: https://choosingwiselycanada.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2024/01/Treating-Lower-Back-Pain-.pdf
- Exercise Videos for Low Back Pain: https://lowbackrac.ca/patients/exercises-for-patients/#?utm_source=link.cep.health&utm_medium=urlshortener&utm_campaign=lbphtml
- Migraine Canada – Botox for Migraines: https://migrainecanada.org/botox-for-migraine-how-does-it-work-and-how-effective-is-it/
- Treatment Options for Chronic Pain (Medications, Interventional): https://asra.com/patient-information/chronic-pain-management/treatment-options-for-chronic-pain
- Trigger Point Injections for Chronic Pain: https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Trigger-Point-Injection.pdf
- Steroid Injections for Chronic Pain: https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/steroid-injections
- MyAlbertaHealth – Living with Fibromyalgia: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/living-with-fibromyalgia.aspx
- Migraine Tracker App https://migrainecanada.org/tools/tracker-app/
Topical Agents
(Walmart prices 2024)
Voltaren Emulgel Regular Strength Joint Pain – Diclofenac 1% gel;
120g = $15.98
Capsaicin – a compound found in chili peppers and responsible for their burning and irritant effect. Has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties as well as healing effects for treatment of arthritis & diabetic neuropathy so is incorporated in creams and gels.
LivRelief Chronic Angry Extra Strength Pain Relief Cream – Capsaicin;
100g = $24.98
Salonpas Pain Relieving Solution – 4% Lidocaine HCl and 10% Benzyl alcohol;
85g = $21.47
Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch – 4% Lidocaine HCl;
15 Patches (10cm x 14cm) = $49.99
Salonpas Pain Relieving Jet Spray – methyl salicylate & menthol;
118ml = $10.97
Salonpas 12 Hour Pain Relief Patch – methyl salicylate & menthol;
5 Patches (7cm x 10cm) = $11.97
Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch – methyl salicylate, menthol & camphor;
40 Patches (6.5 cm x 4.2 cm) = $7.28
Rx
Pennsaid 1.5% solution – Apply up to 40 drops QID to affected knee(s)
InflaFlex™ – Ketoprofen 7% Diclofenac 3% Amitriptyline 3% Baclofen 10% Lidocaine 4% Menthol 0.15% Camphor 0.15%. ($$$)
InflaFlex™ PLUS – Ketoprofen 7% Amitriptyline 3% Baclofen 10% Cyclobenzaprine 2% Lidocaine 4% Menthol 0.15% Camphor 0.15%. ($$$)
InflaFlex™ NEURO – Ketoprofen 7% Gabapentin 10% Lidocaine 4% Amitriptyline 2% Baclofen 6% Menthol 0.15% Camphor 0.15%. ($$$)
