Description

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Paindemic is a physician's unbridled depiction of America's chronic pain epidemic, the truth about our medical system, and what patients can do to approach their pain in a more rational and helpful way.

About the Author

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Melissa Cady, D.O., an osteopathic physician certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, mentors undergraduate students, writes health-related articles for local magazines, and is a spokesperson for local groups and conferences. Dr. Cady can relate to her own subject matter, as she has endured and managed her own chronic pain. Her strong desire to overcome it has made Dr. Cady a passionate patient advocate for optimizing health through alternative means while minimizing excessive and unnecessary medical interventions.