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Alan Kaye Challenges and limitations in pain diagnosis
Alan Kaye Most people who have experienced chronic pain at some point in their lives have experienced the inability to get a correct diagnosis.
Pain is a very difficult symptom to treat because there are many different causes for the same pain, it is not something that can be seen, and it shows up differently in different people.
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For this reason, getting an accurate diagnosis is one of the most important, if not the single most important step in finding adequate treatment for whatever pain you are feeling.
Alan Kaye Shreveport – While it can be difficult for people with chronic pain to live without a clear diagnosis of the underlying causes for their pain, it’s important to continue exploring possible diagnostic options.
Some people eventually receive a diagnosis of chronic pain syndrome (CPS) when no other cause can be identified.