Hi Sue I think the important thing to remember with the pain rehab center at Mayo Clinic is that it's an all-inclusive comprehensive program. It's not like doing each thing separately on your own. You are in class together with peers for 3 weeks and work with a team assembled for your well-being. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, sleep hygiene, nurses, doctors, cognitive behavioral therapy. The overall approach and care the program offers is awe-inspiring. I couldn't think of one thing they did not cover. Of course after graduating it's up to the individual to apply the principles and implement the tools, otherwise it will not pay off. They have a saying, "work the program and the program will work for you".

It might be worth considering if all other approaches have failed. The other important part is the science of the program. You're working with therapists that help explain the why behind the what in chronic conditions.

Have you been to doctors and asked why your brain feels this way?Are you concerned something has been missed in diagnosis?