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Do lots of people get chronic pain, or is it unusual?
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It's common: I see many people with all types of pain, and many have had pain for a long time. The key is to find out what is causing it in order to choose the appropriate therapy.
Answered 10/4/2016
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More than you think: A recent study indicated that upwards of 100 million americans may suffer from chronic pain in varying degrees of severity costing $635 billion yearly in medications and lost productivity. You are not alone.
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