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How to get the pain relief you need

Pharmacists and other health care professionals are required--both legally and ethically--to make sure any meds leaving the pharmacy are for legitimate medical need only. These efforts are necessary to prevent abuse and addiction, but they can make life more difficult for people who suffer from chronic pain and need to the medications to treat their condition. If you are on long-term narcotic therapy, here are some steps you can take to get the pain relief you need without accidentally raising "red flags" with your doctor or pharmacist.
(MedTrackAlert) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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