How do I deal with the physical pain caused by my diagnosis?

 

Pleurodesis will eliminate some of the fluid buildup in the pleural space by insertion of talc and will stop more fluid from building up. Pleurocenteis/Paracentesis is an outpatient procedure where fluid is withdrawn from the pleural space to alleviate some pain symptoms. There are also pain medications that your doctor can prescribe or alternative therapies that will alleviate some of your pain.