Chronic pain is one of the most common complaints for which people seek medical care. Understand the causes and learn about treatments and strategies to help manage it.
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What’s the Difference Between Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen?
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Can Pain Cause High Blood Pressure?
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Primary and Secondary Chronic Pain Classifications
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Safer Alternatives to NSAIDs
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The Difference Between Somatic and Visceral Pain
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How Chronic Nerve Pain Causes Skin Changes
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Disuse Atrophy Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
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Relapsing-Remitting Disorders and Symptoms
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How the Nervous System Detects and Interprets Pain
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Comorbidities: Meaning and Common Examples
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Chronic Pain Support Groups
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How Inflammatory Biomarkers Help You and Your Doctor Manage Inflammation
What Is Chronic Pain?
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Pain Scales: Types of Scales and Using Them to Explain Pain
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Tricyclic Antidepressants for Anxiety and Chronic Pain
ConZip vs. Percocet: Similarities and Differences
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Can You Use Naltrexone for Pain Management?
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Dilaudid vs. Oxycodone - Similarities & Differences
Dilaudid vs. Oxycodone: Similarities & Differences
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Turning to Acupuncture for Sciatica
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Comparing Tramadol vs. Hydrocodone
Tramadol
The Differences Between Toradol and Tramadol
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What Is the Difference Between OxyContin and Oxycodone?
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Naproxen vs. Ibuprofen: Which Should You Take for Pain?
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Can Acupuncture Treat Your Pain?
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What's the Difference Between Oxycodone and Hydrocodone?
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Pain Relief From Dilaudid vs. Morphine
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Types of Non-Opioids for Pain Relief
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Patient-Controlled Anesthesia (PCA)
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Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain
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An Overview of Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia and Allodynia
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Can Suboxone (Buprenorphine-Naloxone) Help Treat Pain?
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Using Naproxen for Chronic Pain Management
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Using a TENS Unit for Pain Management
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Ultrasound Therapy Treatment for Chronic Pain
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Asking Your Healthcare Provider for Stronger Painkillers
Man sitting on bed with a chronic backache
Percocet for Chronic Pain Management
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How Adjuvant Analgesics Are Used to Treat Chronic Pain
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NSAIDs for Chronic Pain: Risks of Long-Term Use