http://www.obgyn.net/endo/articles/belle-paincoping.htm
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> Here is a very brief synopsis of the content of the
> information in this article:
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> Firstly, How do I know if I have Chronic Pain or a
> Chronic Pain State? -- Finding a Good Pain
> Specialist & where to begin -- Types of Pain
> Specialists -- What type of treatment do you want?
> -- Asking around at a local support group or
> association -- Relaxation, Meditation & Massage --
> Reflexology -- TENS Machines -- Acupuncture and
> Acupressure -- Positive Thinking, Imagery and
> Progressive Muscle Relaxation -- Progressive Muscle
> Relaxation -- Hypnotherapy - When Looking for New
> Options Available.. RESEARCH ..From medications to
> Alternative Treatments -- Osteopathy -- Chiropractor
> -- Narcotics & Medications -- Narcotic Pain Relief
> -- Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs -- Nerve
> pain Drugs -- Anti Depressants -- Mental Health --
> Pain Clinics -- Support and Referrals -- IF IT'S ALL
> TOO MUCH -- Things we can do to help ourselves --
> Hot Water Bottle -- An Exercise for Computer users
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> Things we have to deal with even though we don't
> want to: Society -- How to cope with society --
> Family and Friends -- Friends and Partners...who
> just Don't Understand -- Lack of Sleep -- Internet
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> " Keep a pain diary and take it to your next
> appointment. (Print out "The Belle Browne Pain
> Scale" (below) and take it along with your diary.)
> The only way they will know that you are suffering
> and in so much pain constantly, is if you tell the
> doctor and have it documented in your notes."
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> X> The Belle Browne Pain Scale
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http://www.obgyn.net/endo/articles/belle-painscale.htm
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