The following factors can make your pain feel worse:
* increased disease activity
* stress
* excessive physical activity
* dwelling on pain
* fatigue
* anxiety
* depression
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WHAT CAN BLOCK PAIN SIGNALS?
The following exercises and techiques can block pain signals:
* positive attitude and pleasant thoughts
* carefully monitored exercise
* relaxation
* medication
* massage
* distraction
* pleasing sights
* topical lotions
* humor
* heat and cold treatments
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[] Understanding Pain
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