# Chronic pain options beyond suffering

> Free genetic tests and cost-saving tips help manage chronic pain without strong meds.
- Title: Chronic pain options beyond suffering · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Free genetic tests and cost-saving tips help manage chronic pain without strong meds.
- Keywords: chronic pain, genetic testing, prescription costs, brca2 gene mutation, nebraska medicine, medicare part d, Valleynewslive
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/11/10/aging-untold-chronic-pain-doesnt-have-be-choice-between-suffering-strong-medication
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:36:33.058+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chronic pain, genetic testing, prescription costs, brca2 gene mutation, nebraska medicine, medicare part d, news, local
## Chronic pain options
Chronic pain doesn't mean you only have two choices: suffering or strong medication.

> Your treatment is going to depend on why you have the pain
## Find root cause
Dr. Rhea Rogers says finding the root cause of pain leads to better treatment options.

> Your treatment is going to depend on why you have the pain
## Lower prescription costs
Review Medicare Part D coverage annually to lower premiums and find free prescription programs.
## BRCA2 gene study
A Nebraska woman learned she carries a BRCA2 gene mutation through free genetic testing.
## Preventive surgery
The woman plans a double mastectomy to reduce breast cancer risk from 60% to less than 10%.
## 30 years at Food Lion
Kenny Minor has worked at Food Lion for 30 years since high school.
## Key takeaway

Chronic pain doesn't require choosing between suffering and strong medication with options like genetic testing and prescription cost savings.