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"Unfortunately, a spouse or other family member can be the intractable pain (IP) patient's worst enemy. Why? Some are ignorant and believe that the IP patient doesn't really have pain or that the IP patient should "tough it out" without medicine. "Some family members resent the high cost of care and medicines or the IP patient's inability to participate in some family, social, or marital activities.
"The attitudes and resentments of many spouses has led to a high divorce rate among IP patients. Fortunately, many spouses are extremely supportive and healing in spirit. IP even brings some marriages and families closer together.
"If you have a family member or spouse who disapproves of your IP treatment, you must..."
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