Fortunately, there have been many recent advances in pain research and therapies. Leading pain specialists in the United States believe that nonmalignant pain, such as the pain caused from IC, is as serious and debilitating as malignant pain, and should be treated just as aggressively. This includes opiate therapy when more conservative approaches fail. IC patients can experience both acute and chronic pain. Acute pain is pain that may have a sudden beginning and a short duration.
Chronic pain is pain that frequently recurs or is of long duration.
These medications, in low dosages, are available without prescription. They are used for mild to moderate pain. Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver. If taken in excess of recommended dosage, acetaminophen can cause liver damage. Do not take acetaminophen with alcohol or if you suffer from liver disease.