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A member asked:
Pressure" is not the equivalent of intense pain. and saying "this will hurt" isnt the same as "i understand the pain." just say it's gonna hurt. ok?
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Pressure vs pain: I agree. Your point is very well taken.
Answered 10/4/2016
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