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When a patient is experiencing chronic pain, a simple diagnosis and treatment pattern is not always in line. It could take months or years for a person to find what works for them in relieving chronic pain. In some cases, it may take an alternative approach to treatment, including vitamins, supplements, meditation, acupuncture, yoga or hypnosis. But buyer beware, not all alternative treatments work the same in all people, if at all.
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