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Millions of people live with chronic pain, a discomfort that affects their everyday life. Regardless of the source of pain, these individuals share a common experience:
· Frustration – despair of living with chronic pain
· Seeking escape – want a break from the cycle
· Validation – hope that family and caregivers understand their condition
· Fear – often avoid sharing full symptoms to a doctor
· Confusion – pain is subjective and hard to communicate/describe
· Inconsistency – condition during doctor visit is not always how they feel
We would like to create a companion technology for these patients. Consider all potential mediums (hardware, apps, wearables, software for existing platforms, smart packaging, etc). The goal of this technology is