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    Pain Management Guide

    Nearly any part of your body is vulnerable to pain. Acute pain warns us that something may be wrong. Chronic pain can rob us of our daily life, making it difficult and even unbearable. Many people with chronic pain can be helped by understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatments for pain - and how to cope with the frustrations.

    1. Types of Pain

      1. Pain Classifications
      2. Chronic Pain
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      11. Trigeminal Neuralgia
    2. Symptoms & Causes

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      4. Fibromyalgia Diagnosis & Misdiagnosis
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