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Feb 2021
26m 26s

The Personal Side of Pain

BLOODSTREAM MEDIA
About this episode
What does chronic pain feel like? When did it begin? How does it affect the overall quality of life? We open the season with a story from Patrick Gaines, a Colorado native with chronic regional pain syndrome. By asking him these questions, we dive deeper into the personal side of pain and unpack its influence on a person's life.

The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals 

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