PAIN MANAGEMENT

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Diagnosis & Tests  

Diagnosis

Time to Call a Chronic Pain Doctor?

If your chronic pain is affecting your quality of life, it’s time to see a doctor. This checklist will help you decide.

 Doctors Who Treat Pain

Pain medicine doctors are experts at diagnosing the cause of pain and treating it. Click here to learn more about pain specialists.

10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Prepare for your doctor appointment. Take this list of questions and others that you have.

Tests

Diagnosing Pain

To get to the root of pain, doctors can use several tests. This article provides an overview. Click here.

Exams & Tests for Chronic Pain

Your medical history is an important part of diagnosing your pain. Learn about the other tests and assessments your doctor might use. Click here.

Related Web Site: Quality-of-Life Scale for Pain

This simple scale helps doctors understand the impact of pain on your life. Click here to see it at a helpful web site.  

Measuring pain

Pain Management

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