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Hugh Mann

What is pain?

Life and pain are inseparable. Pain is the penalty for living: a toothache is the penalty for eating, and a heartache is the penalty for loving. How can we deal with so much pain? Here is organicMD.org's pain checklist: P - Prevent injury, sickness, and destructive relationships.A - Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.I -... Read more Chevron

posted 12/07/2007, comments (0)|

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My daughter has low back pain...

My 11 year old daughter has had low back pain for almost 2 years. First bone scan showed dark circle at T12, impression was increased uptake. She hurts in this area continuously. Had different diagnoses by several doctors- growing pains, stress fracture, mental. Took her to a psychiatrist-said it was a physical... Read more Chevron

posted 11/25/2007, comments (10)|

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Chronic Pain

I am a physician dedicated to the treatment of chronic pain. I have received extensive training in pain medicine, and am licensed and certified to treat pain problems, which is what I do as an exclusive practice on a professional basis. While I may have peculiar insights into some problems posted on this website, none of my comments or... Read more Chevron

posted 11/15/2007, comments (3)|

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Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month

Celebrate National Family Caregivers month! Post a photo, testimonial, poem or other tribute recognizing a devoted caregiver, a loved one who depends on you, or the special relationship experienced between a caregiver and the person in need. For every tribute contributed on CareConnection through the SharePost system, HealthCentral will make a... Read more Chevron

posted 11/11/2007, comments (0)|

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TMJ Pain - reply to Kiki

I recommend seeing a maxillofacial surgeon who is particulary experienced in TMJ disorders.diagnosis is better made by clinical examination and by MRI of the joint. usually we give steroid injection as a last resort in conservative management of joint pain. a crucial issue is to find out if the main problem is due to muscle disorder or due to... Read more Chevron

posted 10/03/2007, comments (0)|

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