In The News
- Tell Congress: Don’t punish people with pain
- Discouraging use of opioids post-surgery, even for major procedures
- State reports on daily MME on covered individuals
- Increased surveillance in hospitals and ERs on number of opioid prescriptions written
- Medicare to investigate high-volume prescribers & take “corrective action” against “over-prescribers”
- Medicare survey of patients may not include questions about how pain was managed unless they also include risks of opioid use
- Restricting certain individuals in Medicaid to limited providers and pharmacies
- Self-care is not selfish
- To be their advocate: A personal letter from one parent to another
Several weeks ago, the House of Representatives passed HR 6, or the “SUPPORT Patients and Communities Act.” Many provisions of HR 6, if they remain in a compromise version of the bill, could be detrimental to pain patients. These provisions include:
U.S. Pain Foundation is concerned these provisions would negatively impact people living with pain, particularly those who rely on opioids to manage their severe daily pain. If you are concerned, we ask you to reach out to your federal representatives and tell them.
By Marianna Paulson, HealthCentral Health Guide
Self-care is an important strategy for everyone. If you live with a chronic illness, please don’t negate or neglect this vital part of your treatment plan.
Self-care can help propel you to better emotional, mental, and physical health. At the very least, it can help you maintain the quality of health you currently have. That’s not a bad thing. Far too often, the road of chronic illness is riddled with potholes, which can cause serious breakdowns.
Psychologist Jenna Krook, MS, offers advice on how to become your child’s best advocate.
Dear fellow parents,
Our journey started seven years ago when our son was diagnosed at 10 years old with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). This mysterious and debilitating condition was overwhelming—it became the center of our lives.
Being an advocate for a sick child is a difficult role. When you face a condition as misunderstood and overwhelming as RSD, finding the time and resources to discover and advocate for treatment and intervention is a challenge. Learning what will work for your child takes time, and there is no quick answer.
EMBARK UPON YOUR JOURNEY
It starts here
Want to become the voice of hope and empowerment, as well as create pain awareness and support in your local community?
Become a U.S. Pain Foundation Ambassador & Advocacy leader.
CONNECT WITH PAIN WARRIORSLooking to connect with others going through the same challenges?
Join Pain Connection, which offers in-person support groups and free conference call support groups three times a month.
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INvisible Project
The INvisible Project uses photography and story to illustrate the struggles of those living with pain and chronic medical conditions.
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Learn About Your Pain
Learn about Your Pain is a comprehensive guide to the multitude of conditions that cause pain.
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Take Control Of Your Pain
Take Control Of Your Pain are patient-education days for pain warriors and care champions to learn tools to empower them to take control of their personal pain and medical journeys.
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Pain Medicine 411
Pain Medicine 411 shares credible information regarding medication safety.
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