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description:  Special Launch Price - Limited Time Only   Chronic pain is the silent scourge affecting just about anyone in some way, either directly or through a loved one whose journey you share.  According to some studies, debilitating chronic pain affects more than 1 in 5 people in the Western world. Chronic pain can take the form of -  - Fibromyalgia - Chronic neck and back pain - Painful neuropathies such as diabetic neuropathy - Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis - Degenerative neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis  In this concise guide, Benjamin Kramer (Author of "Brain Renovation") identifies the most common causes of chronic pain and then outlines a holistic, multi-pronged approach for taking control of your pain through -  - Cognitive behavioral techniques - Appropriate pain medication, covering all the major types of pain relievers including anti-inflammatories, opiates, anticonvulsives such as Lyrica and neurotransmitter modulators - Exercise therapy - Diet/nutrition - Supplements that help prevent or relieve pain  Don't just accept chronic pain - do something about it.  
language: English
title: Chronic Pain - A User's Guide - A guide to identifying and managing chronic pain with or without drugs