The Management of Acute, Chronic and Cancer Pain....Excellent information!!

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X> DOCTORS WHO SPECIALIZE IN TREATING PAIN: What type of training does a pain medicine doctor have? ... When would I need to see a pain medicine doctor? ... What does a pain medicine doctor do? Can these doctors find out why I hurt?

X> MEDICATIONS FOR MANAGING PAIN: WARNING: DO NOT MIX PAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS WITH OVER-THE-COUNTER PAIN RELIEVERS WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR..... Common pain relievers; Anti-inflammatory drugs; Opioid pain medications; Anti-depressants; Anti-seizure medicines; Other medicines)

X> TREATMENTS FOR MANAGING PAIN: Injection treatments; Nerve blocks; Physical and aquatic therapy; Electrical stimulation; Acupuncture; Psychological support; Surgery

X> PAIN TREATMENT CENTERS: Where can I find a pain treatment center, and how do I decide if it's the right one for me?

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