Overcoming Pain

Why people experience chronic pain, and the power they have to de-intensify it.

Dr. Mark Borigini is a board-certified rheumatologist who has devoted his career to treating, and training others to treat, a wide variety of illnesses that cause chronic pain and disability. See full bio

October 20, 2008, Health

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When Psychology Trumps Percocet

By Dr. Mark Borigini on October 20, 2008 in Overcoming Pain

It is not unusual that a patient with chronic pain finds it more than a little difficult to find a physician who has empathy for the patient with chronic pain. However, even if the patient with chronic pain discovers a physician who understands and cares, that does not necessarily accomplish a significant amount in terms of helping the patient. Read More

Fantasitc Article

Submitted by Undiagnosed on November 3, 2008 - 1:32pm.

Fantastic article. My experience has shown most doctors really don't like to take time with their patiences in situations like this (chronic pain). But when you do find one that cares, mapping a plan can help. I've tried the drugs and don't like the idea on living on them for the rest of my life, so a plan of action has been taken.
Babbling here....... anyway just wanted to say great article, Im here for a few hours reading up on the thousands of articles which Im sure will be most useful