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Further reading
Pain: The Science of Suffering by Patrick Wall. Published by Columbia University Press (2002), ISBN: 0231120079. A book that explores the nature and causes of pain, and the ways in which treatments appear to work.
Managing Chronic Pain by Jean Craig. Published by New Holland (2003), ISBN: 1 84330 575 5. This book includes information on managing pain through meditation and yoga, coping with the emotional aspects of pain, as well as practical tips for living with pain.
Useful organisations
The British Pain Society This organisation can provide a list of registered pain clinics in your area, has publications on managing pain and the drugs used as treatments. They also have details of published books on managing pain. Third Floor Churchill House 35 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4SG Telephone 020 7269 7840 Facsimile 020 7831 0859 www.britishpainsociety.org
DIPEx This charity has created a website detailing personal experiences of a range of health issues, including managing long-term pain. Interviews with people living with pain are available in video, audio and written formats. www.dipex.org 17 Pain and sensory symptoms © MS Society 07/07
Authors and contributors Written by James Bailey With thanks to Dr Rachel Burman, Dr Barbara Chandler, Karen Little and all the people affected by MS who contributed to this publication. Disclaimer: We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this publication is correct. We do not accept liability for any errors or omissions. The law and government regulations may change. Be sure to seek local advice from the sources listed.
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