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Print: What should I tell my doctor about my pain?
Telling your doctor about your pain will help him or her find the right treatment for you. Tell your doctor where the pain is, how bad it is and how often your pain occurs. Also talk about what makes the pain better or worse.
Your doctor may review other health problems you may have (such as arthritis, breathing problems and heart conditions) because these may keep you from doing some types of therapy. Your doctor may also ask if you have had any problems with sleep, mood or anxiety.
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Source
Treatment of Nonmalignant Chronic Pain by DA Marcus, M.D. (American Family Physician March 01, 2000, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000301/1331.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 11/10
Created: 03/00
