Mesothelioma Pain Management Some patients may prefer to try complementary or alternative treatments either alone or in combination with prescribed medications to relieve pain. It is important to keep in mind that each mesothelioma patient must work with their doctor to determine the best pain management plan for that individual. If pain medications are the only option for pain management, a doctor or pain specialist may prescribe medications dependent on the type of pain being experienced by the patient. These include: SOMATIC PAIN Opioid medications – codeine, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, or oxymorphone NSAIDs – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil, Aleve, or Motrin VISCERAL PAIN Analgesics, such as gabapentinoids NSAIDs – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil, Aleve, or Motrin Opioid medications – codeine, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, or oxymorphone NEUROPATHIC PAIN Anesthetics – lipoderm patches, capsaicin cream, k...