Chronic Pain Fact Sheet

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Unrelieved pain has many negative health consequences including, but not

limited to: increased stress, metabolic rate, blood clotting and water

retention; delayed healing; hormonal imbalances; impaired immune system and

gastrointestinal functioning; decreased mobility; problems with appetite and

sleep, and needless suffering.  CNP also causes many psychological problems,

such as feelings of low self-esteem, powerlessness, hopelessness, and

depression.

http://www.cssa-inc.org/Articles/Chronic_Pain.htm

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Nice concise piece on the subject of opioids in the treatment of chronic

nonmalignant pain (CNP), a!

[ ] Chronic Pain Fact Sheet

Unrelieved pain has many negative health consequences including, but not

limited to: increased stress, metabolic rate, blood clotting and water

retention; delayed healing; hormonal imbalances; impaired immune system

and

gastrointestinal functioning; decreased mobility; problems with appetite

and

sleep, and needless suffering. CNP also causes many psychological

problems,

such as feelings of low self-esteem, powerlessness, hopelessness, and

depression.

http://www.cssa-inc.org/Articles/Chronic_Pain.htm

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I found this article very informative and have, in fact, printed it and given

it to some of my family members for their info also. They understand a

little better now.

Stacey in PA