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Foods can help you control your pain—if you eat the right ones. Learn which foods help reduce inflammation and pain, and which foods can make your pain worse. 

Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi

The more you can learn from your doctor, the better you’ll be able to manage your pain. Ask your doctor these 21 questions about pain during your next visit.

Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi

Because inflammation aggravates pain, it makes sense that you should cut foods that cause inflammation out of your diet. Start with these five worst offenders.

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Many people come to pain doctors with ideas about pain that are not necessarily medically sound. Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi discusses the top 10 mistakes people make.

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Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi explains a recent study linking ADHD with mothers’ prenatal use of acetaminophen.

Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi

Many people wait too long to seek the help of a pain specialist. Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi explains what these specialists do and how they can benefit you.

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When it comes to pain, your mom was right. Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi explains the science behind many of those old-fashioned remedies.

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Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi explains the pros and cons of getting cortisone injections to control pain.

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Exercise is an important—if a bit counterintuitive—way to control pain. Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi discusses 10 reasons why exercise is essential for all pain patients.

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Topical pain relievers have many advantages, but must be used appropriately according to the condition of your skin. Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi explains proper application.

Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi

Pain is not a part of aging that you must live with. You can control and manage your pain even if it is severe or chronic—learn how.