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So i do ecxersize for at least thirty min a day and do my best to eat a " healthy" diet and yes i do like a drink even though i know i shouldn't do so because of my narcolepsy and other issues.. my question was how to deal safely with cronic pain?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends...: The first step in treating any pain is to diagnose what the pain is from. So, finding out where the pain is located, what it feels like, is it constant or intermittent, what makes it better or worse, etc. is all part of the evaluation you need. Then, once a diagnosis is made, treatment options can be discussed. Alcohol is not a good choice for pain relief so see your doctor for evaluation.

Answered 2/28/2021

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Excellent question: Chronic pain needs to be fully evaluated and an established pain generator needs to be uncovered. Not unusual for a multitude of wrong diagnoses in this category. In my experience, an eventual answer with appropriate therapy can be achieved. Maybe start here at HT with a virtual consult?

Answered 3/1/2021

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I understand your distress. I commend you for your exercising and eating healthy diet. Please see your Physician for Diagnosis of chronic pain and Narcolepsy, have necessary tests done; and have treatment based upon your Diagnosis. After that, see a Psychiatrist for: •Therapy for stresses in your life •Release of Feelings •Medications •Breathing Relaxation •Meditation •Yoga •Guided Visual Imagery

Answered 3/3/2021

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