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Living with Pain

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Interactive Tools and Games

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Interactive: Talking to Your Doc About Pain Use this handy interactive to help you and your doctor discuss your chronic pain problems.

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Quiz: Playing the Pain Numbers Game Test your knowledge on five painful experiences.

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Interactive: Point Out Your Pain Use this tool to narrow down the source of your pain and get specific help.

Pain Management Roundtable

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Pain Roundtable: Part 1/4 What was the onset of your pain like, and what treatment options were...

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Pain Roundtable: Part 2/4 What is your best advice for someone diagnosed with chronic pain?

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Pain Roundtable: Part 3/4 What is it like living with a hidden disability?

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Pain Roundtable: Part 4/4 How did you find a good doctor for chronic pain?

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Common Questions

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OnCall+ Contributors

Carol A. Warfield, M.D., Consultant for the ABC News OnCall+ Pain Management Center

Stephen A. Paget, M.D., Consultant for the ABC News OnCall+ Pain Management Center

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