In case I am missing the sarcasm, I have to say this is nonsense. I have helped my autoimmune condition with a focused change in diet and exercise at least as much as the medication has. Chronic pain is not as well treated as it could be because we still, most of the time, only prescribe medication. Activation skills counseling (SMART goals), cognitive behavioral therapy, and guided meditation have all been shown to be effective at treating chronic pain.