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What is a chronic pain?
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Chronic pain: Is such that has a duration for more than 3 months.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Get it evaluated: I would suggest seeing a rheumatologist or a pain specialist. Determine the cause of the pain and then you will know the treatment options available.
Answered 1/1/2023
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Find out why: Have evaluation by a diagnostician (e.g., rheumatologist) to first find out why. Then treatment can be determined.
Answered 10/4/2016
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