Review highlights non-opioid options for sickle cell pain management

Common pain relievers, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen, combined with standard opioid care, may provide meaningful relief for acute pain in people with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a review study. Cognitive behavioral therapy, a type of talk therapy, also showed signs of efficacy against chronic SCD pain, while other treatments, […] The post Review…