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Pain Management: Finding the perfect recipe

Most of us can relate to a favorite recipe from childhood, or even in adult life.  If you're a cook, you could even relate to the idea of finding a recipe and "making it your own" by adding omitting ingredients till you get it just right.  It may take weeks, months or even years to get the recipe just right.  Is it worth it?  Well, this is usually true...

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This concept has a role in pain management as well.  If you have a chronic pain issue you may have tried some treatments that worked really well and others that did no good whatsoever.  The good news is that the options/combination of options is nearly endless.  It might take a really long time to find the "perfect blend" of remedies to manage the aches and pains of chronic illness.

I am here to tell you that whether you're the cook or the pain sufferer, it really is worth persevering to find the right combination of ingredients to achieve the best result.  It takes time, it takes patience, and maybe a little research to find out what's out there.  Sometimes we're not mentally ready to try something at one point, but at another point in time you feel ready to give it your all.

Have patience with yourself as you work through the trial and error process.  It can be frustrating for certain...but stay fixed on your goals and in the end you'll have the perfect recipe for your own pain management situation.

Have a great day!

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