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Are There Any Blood Tests That Can Determine How Much Pain I am Experiencing?

Paul Christo, M.D., Director, Pain Treatment Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System
November 18, 2008

Question: Are There Any Blood Tests That Can Determine How Much Pain I am Experiencing?

Answer: There are no specific blood tests that determine the level of pain you're experiencing. There are certain blood tests that may be required to determine whether specific medical conditions, for example, Lyme disease, or rheumatoid arthritis, or diabetes, are causing or contributing to your painful condition.

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