Connecting patients and physicians for better outcomes. As a pipe-fitter for ship-building company BIW, Ernie Merritt...
Month: November 2019 Articles
Cyrynda Walker
Pain won’t stop her from setting goals. In her early 20s, Cyrynda Walker was always on the go. She worked for the...
Bob Boehler
Advocating for alternative options. At the spry age of 67, Bob Boehler’s first priority is time with his...
Stayin’ alive
By Mia Maysack There's no limit to the unconditional amount of reasons a person could be in pain: genetics, an...
How should the FDA evaluate new medications for pain?
We wanted to make you aware of an opportunity to submit public comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....
How to make flying less of an ordeal for your back
By Daniel Singleton Living with chronic back pain is tough and it can really drain you physically, mentally and...
How genetics might impact the way you respond to medication
By Scott T. Roethle, MD, FASA. Board certified, American Board of Anesthesiology. Did you know that your genes can...
Pain Warrior of the Month: LaSheila Yates
Name: LaSheila Yates Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Age: 38 Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate since 2019 Health...