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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Living With Chronic Pain And Family Members

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Children also Suffer from Chronic Pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini Health Expert

Pain is the most common complaint of children with rheumatic disease. 

 

We should not forget that children can experience pain on a chronic basis.  Joint pain is a leading cause of disability in children with arthritis, even after definitive treatment for the arthritis has been initiated.  Pain limits the activities of children, disrupts their school attendance, and affects their emotions.  Studies have shown that even the smallest decrease in the severity of pain can result in a si...

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Older Adults Have Pain Too
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Lost My Grip...
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...was really sick. I felt compelled to explain her chronic pain all over again. I am embarrassed... Read more »

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Helping Others Understand Your Pain
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...friends or co-workers what it's like to live with chronic pain?  Do others ever accuse you of... Read more »

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