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Why people experience chronic pain, and the power they have to de-intensify it.
by Mark Borigini
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
January 16, 2009, Health

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Chronic Pain Is Age Neutral

By Dr. Mark Borigini on January 16, 2009 in Overcoming Pain

Pain is the commonest complaint children with rheumatic disease offer.

We should not forget that children can experience pain on a chronic basis. Joint pain is a leading cause of disability in children with arthritis, even after definitive treatment for the arthritis has been initiated. Pain limits the activities of children, disrupts their school attendance, and affects the emotions.

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