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US Pain Foundation Articles
Caregiver Burnout: A Side Effect of Chronic Pain that Can’t Be Ignored
Difficult emotions and a degree of stress are inherent in any relationship: husband-wife, parent-child, domestic...
The Comorbidity Factor: Why Some People May Be More Likely to Experience Pain–And Have Multiple Conditions
Any health condition that causes chronic pain is difficult to handle, but research increasingly shows that certain...
Have you been judged, too? Can we forgive?
By: Ellen Lenox Smith So many coping with an invisible chronic condition not only have to face how to adjust to pain...
The caregiving conundrum: Who is a caregiver?
By: Malcolm Herman One day I’ll write the definitive best-selling book about caregiving (yes, another one!) full of...
Jumping through hoops: Expectation vs. reality
By: Angelica Heidi Brehm When I was a child, I was often told, “Life isn’t fair!” I think the intent of the comment...
Action opportunity: Help us thank key senators
Recently, the U.S. Senate released all 12 spending bills for fiscal year 2021. The Labor, Health, and Human Services...
KNOWvember campaign sheds light on neuromodulation
During its 2020 KNOWvember campaign, U.S. Pain Foundation took a closer look at neuromodulation for pain relief...
Join our final “Building Your Toolbox” event of the year
Join us for the final “Building Your Toolbox” event of the year Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 pm ET. (Please note the date...
Pain research federal committee meeting update
Since 2017, Gwenn Herman, LCSW, DCSW, Clinical Director of Pain Connection, has served as a public member/patient...
U.S. Pain takes part in five-day virtual conference
U.S. Pain Foundation was proud to participate in the RetreatMigraine 2020 digital conference, hosted by CHAMP...
Pain warrior of the month: Lucy Dunning, LPC
City & State: Charlotte, NC Age: 38 years old Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate and support group leader since...