abstract:Cold as Ice (1992) is a science fiction novel by Charles Sheffield. The setting takes place in the late 21st Century with humans having colonized our own solar system, and a terrible civil war recently resolved in which 50% of humanity was wiped out.
For current pain, you may find relief from over-the-counter pain medicines or using a cold pack (such as an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a thin towel) applied periodically to your chest.