A member asked:

I have fibromyalgia and other health issues. carpel tunnel etc. what is the best way to deal with constant pain. doctors want me to work but the pain?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pain: Best to consult a pain management specialist. Your doctor can make the referral.

Answered 8/22/2012

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Try work first: Narcotic analgesics may produce tolerance and dependence which will be worse than the pain for a chronic long term condition. Other pain relief options beginning with yoga, meditation, hypnosis and progressing up to nsaids or cox2 inhibitors provide a range if alternatives.

Answered 11/7/2012

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