ABC News Medical Editor Dr. Tim Johnson welcomes you to the OnCall+ Pain Management Center with easy-to-use advice on this vast resource.
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Index: Basic Questions on Pain
Get the basics on pain from the experts. -
Index: Diagnosing Pain
Know the warning signs and when to seek medical help. -
Index: Treatment and Relief
From a mild headache to chronic back pain, here's what you can do. -
Index: Common Pain Problems
Answers on more than a dozen common problems such as migraines and back pain. -
Index: Living With Pain
Medicines and treatments that help you live with pain. -
Index: Arthritis
Comprehensive info on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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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. -
Quiz: Playing the Pain Numbers Game
Test your knowledge on five painful experiences. -
Interactive: Point Out Your Pain
Use this tool to narrow down the source of your pain and get specific help.
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Tip: Massage For Pain
Kelly demonstrates how she uses massage to relieve her chronic pain -
Tip: Yoga For Pain
Pat demonstrates how she uses yoga to relieve her chronic pain
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Fatigue And Fibromyalgia
Joan asks the question: 'How Do I Deal With Fatigue From Fibromyalgia?' -
Telling Others
Janet asks the question: 'How Can I Tell Others I Have Chronic Pain?' -
Headaches And Nausea
Fausto asks the question: 'How Can I Cope With Headaches And Nausea?' -
Pain And Weather
Debbie asks the question: 'Can The Weather Affect My Pain?' -
No Sleeping Pills
Ellen asks the question: 'Treating Pain Without Sleeping Pills?' -
'Idiopathic' Neuropathy
Janice asks the question: 'What Does Idiopathic Neuropathy Mean?'
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Pain Roundtable: Part 1/4
What was the onset of your pain like, and what treatment options were available? -
Pain Roundtable: Part 2/4
What is your best advice for someone diagnosed with chronic pain? -
Pain Roundtable: Part 3/4
What is it like living with a hidden disability? -
Pain Roundtable: Part 4/4
How did you find a good doctor for chronic pain?
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Pain Stories and Video From ABC News
Articles and videos about pain management and relief from ABC News. -
Killer Heels? Women's Shoes Tied to Pain
High heels may be at the root of certain foot ailments, new research finds. -
Pfizer Pays $2.3B, but Will It Change Industry?
As long as profits outweigh penalties, drugmakers may continue practices. -
Do Redheads Really Feel More Pain?
Dentists and docs may have to tread gingerly when it comes to redheads. -
WATCH: Busting Back Pain
Understanding different types of back pain and ways to treat each. -
WATCH: Is Acetaminophen Safe for Kids?
How to properly give this pain medication to your children. -
FDA's Strong Darvon, Darvocet Warning
The agency warns of a fatal overdose risk but still allows the drug on shelves. -
WATCH: New Acetaminophen Guidelines
FDA advisers call for greater regulation of the pain reliever. -
No Vicodin? No Fear! Alternatives Exist
Doctors say even if the FDA bans combination drugs, relief is still possible. -
Acetaminophen Vote Baffles Some Docs
Panel votes to nix prescription acetaminophen combos. -
WATCH: Did Michael Jackson Battle Addiction?
Dr. Marie Savard explains why it's so difficult to break free from painkillers.
Welcome to the ABC News OnCall+ Pain Management Center! Find answers to the most pressing questions on pain management answered by the nation's top medical experts from the country's most prestigious medical centers.
Some material from The Johns Hopkins White Papers: Arthritis, Medletter Associates, Copyright (c) 2008.
Some material from The Johns Hopkins White Papers: Arthritis, Medletter Associates, Copyright (c) 2008.
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- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minn.
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The contents of this site are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site.
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