Dear Dr. Borigini:
Have you heard using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for treatment of Chronic Pain? I was reading a journal article that spoke about non-pharmacologic management of chronic pain and fibromyalgia. It stated that there was "strong evidence for efficacy" for improvement that is often sustained for months. I did a web search and found information about the therapy but would love to hear from anyone who has heard of this or experienced it themselves.
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