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17 Hidden Causes of Pain

Got an ache that you just can't place? Click on through and you may find out where it's coming from (21 Photos)

Laurie Tarkan on Oct 13, 2011 at 11:36AM

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17 Hidden Causes of Pain

You probably never thought that your beloved morning cup of coffee, your cushy pillow or your squishy flip-flops could do anything but improve your life. But you might be surprised to learn that these feel-good accoutrements may be causing you pain. While achiness is common with age (and some people suffer from a chronic pain condition called fibromyalgia), pain can also be triggered by habits and lifestyle choices—even seemingly healthy ones. Here’s a head-to-toe guide to some surprising triggers of pain.

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- fibromyalgia,
- pain

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