Relieving Pain and Reducing Stress from Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a very painful disease; however, there are some methods that can help to alleviate pain and discomfort. Examples of Mesothelioma treatments for pain management are listed below.

• Acupuncture

  Although still not a very common practice in western cultures on the whole, findings reveal that this type of therapy can have a beneficial effect on the well-being of cancer sufferers. One study even reports average pain reduction of 36% for those who undergo regular treatments.
  
  

• Meditation

  This form of pain reduction is obviously cost effective and allows great freedom for the patient in the times it is used and the means, since it can be done at any given location once techniques are learned. The stress reduction that is also a bi-product of this therapy is of great benefit to the patient.
  
  

• Massage

  This is a means of pain management through which the touch of another brings relief by relaxing muscles and joints and bringing a greater overall sense of peace in the midst of a trying time. An increase of circulation is also a benefit and even if only for a short time, the effects of this therapy can give a much needed respite from chronic pain.
  
  

• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Therapy

  TENS therapy is administered with the use of electrodes placed at particular points on the patient's body. The electrodes send a small battery-powered electric shock to the nervous system of the patient that initiates the release of a natural pain-reliever. Although some patients have anxiety about the use of any kind of "shock therapy," the safety of the therapy is proven and the lack of side effects make it a welcome pain reliever for those who have aversions to medicinal forms of pain relief.