If the physician has determined that the pain is not related to a serious condition, there are several methods that could help these individuals. First, when a bout of pain develops or recurs, it is not necessary that the person lie down or rest and individuals should not stay home from school or work. For the most part, it is better if the person continues with everyday chores and activities, including exercise and sports. This is particularly important for children, who take cues from adults on how to manage the pain.

Other suggestions for dealing with TBCWP include:

• Do not give aspirin or other pain reliever for the pain. Giving a drug to relieve the pain is unnecessary as the pain typically lasts only a short time.
  
  
• Do not inflate the importance of a generally harmless condition by asking about the pain or treating people like they are sick.
  
  
• Follow any recommendations provided by the patient’s physician. Do not contact the physician every time an event occurs unless advised to do so by the doctor.