Why might pain be stigmatized and underfunded in research can be neuropathic affects women more often than men it’s subjective so hard to measure all of the above
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This subjectivity can lead to skepticism about the legitimacy of someone's pain, especially when it is chronic or invisible. This skepticism can contribute to a societal stigma that views pain as less valid or as something that should be easily overcome. Show more…
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