2.) What can make your pain feel worse? What can block pain signals?

From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Sun Mar 11 23:10:31 2001


WHAT CAN MAKE YOUR PAIN FEEL WORSE?

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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