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

Dr. Paul Christo answers the question: 'Can Blood Tests Confirm My Pain?'

ByABC News
November 18, 2008, 10:19 AM

— -- 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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