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Age 41-60
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Interview CP31
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Explains that the Disability Discrimination Act now means that employers have to make reasonable adjustment for people with disabilities.
Low back pain following injury at work, 1991. Current medication: celocoxib (Celebrex) Past medication: other anti-inflammatory.
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Chronic Pain
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Age 20-30
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Interview CP19
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Worries that she can't pick her daughter up and has noticed that she will only play rough and tumble games with her daddy.
Pelvic pain since menstruation, 1992 and back pain. Treatment: Laser laparoscopy. Medication to suppress periods. Pain management: One-to-one psychology. Current Medication: co-codamol (Tylex), sodium diclofenac (Voltarol), amitriptyline and morphine for flare-up.
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Age 41-60
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Interview CP45
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Feels that he can be a proper Dad he just has to do less active things with his children.
Back and ankle pain following accident, 1990. Surgery: Surgery for back and ankle injuries. Treatment: Intensive rehabilitation, TENS. Pain management: One-to-one counselling psychology. Current medication: Morphine (MST Continus), anti inflammatory drugs.
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Age 61-80
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Interview CP22
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Finds it frustrating that she can't play with her grandchildren as she would like but says they are very accepting .
Multiple sclerosis (1962) with nerve pain since (1983). Treatment: Neuro physiotherapy for MS Waiting for a lignocaine infusion trial. Current medication: gabapentin (stopped since interview).
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