There are pains that simply won't go away, no matter what you try. But how do you live with ailments for which there seems to be no solution? Whether caused by accident or illness, pain is a constant companion throughout life. It can be sharp and stabbing or dull and agonizing. Short and intense or endless. More than twelve million people in Germany suffer from persistent, chronic pain – an enormous burden and source of suffering. What treatment options are available? How can you live with pain for which there is no cure? "Coping with Pain" is the topic for SWR talk show host Michael Steinbrecher and these guests: Ruth Münch finds relief from her osteoarthritis pain through dance. Clara Ziegler lives with the rare butterfly disease. Birte Viermann's pain robbed her sister of all her vitality. Max Ferdinand Huber has suffered from migraines since childhood. Ivan Klasnić's medication destroyed the kidney of the former professional footballer. Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel from the Kiel Pain Clinic is a pain therapist, neurologist, and psychotherapist. He explains and classifies the diseases, and gives tips on how to deal with and treat chronic pain.

Broadcast dates:
Fri 25.10.2024 22:00–23:30 SWR
Sat 26.10.2024 12:35–14:05 hr-Fernsehen
Sun 27.10.2024 06:35–08:05 SWR
and in the media library or on YouTube