tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579373589295053000.post6926523568403095730..comments2009-11-16T14:46:22.240-06:00Comments on Pain-Topics.org News/Research UPDATES: Presence or Thoughts of Loved One Relieves PainSB. Leavitt, MA, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11568656049984688554noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579373589295053000.post-48505141614433652782009-11-16T14:41:30.699-06:002009-11-16T14:41:30.699-06:00Setting aside the limitations of the study, think ...Setting aside the limitations of the study, think of the implications for the patient provider relationship. This suggests the importance of a warm, friendly, caring relationship between patients and providers.CWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14513573391203554119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579373589295053000.post-68728711015990982252009-11-16T11:32:04.888-06:002009-11-16T11:32:04.888-06:00My brother suffers constant pain from nerve damage...My brother suffers constant pain from nerve damage, despite high dosages of opioids. We are very close and always have been. He swears that being with me makes his pain lessen. He likes for me to be with him when he sees his doctors, too, because he feels calmer and less stressed. He tells me often that, if it wasn't for me, he would have given up. He knows his sister loves him and will be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com