Being diagnosed with diabetes raises a variety of concerns, but one many people aren’t aware of is this: Up to half of...
US Pain Foundation Articles
The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Finding Hope Through Volunteering
This is the first installment of a three-part series leading up to the exciting re-launch of the U.S. Pain Foundation...
Get to #knowDPN this KNOWvember
The complications associated with diabetes are numerous—and overwhelming. But in the flurry of managing diabetes and...
Adjusting to Life with Chronic Pain
My heart breaks when I meet a young person sharing that they are confronting life with chronic pain. At the age of 74,...
Should I Consider Having A Service Dog?
Have you ever wondered about the advantages of having a service dog? If you are living with a difficult medical...
Let’s Go To Camp! Applications are open.
The U.S. Pain Foundation is thrilled to announce that applications are open for the 3rd Annual Pediatric Pain Warrior...
Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act Introduced in House
WEST HARTFORD, CONN., JANUARY 31, 2024 -A bipartisan bill introduced today in the House seeks to eliminate gaps in...
Uninformed Comment in the ER Highlights Need for Self-Advocacy
What would you do if your refuge, a place where you went to be cared for, suddenly became a place where you were...
Winter Snowstorms Create Mobility Challenges
When I was growing up, excitement was in the air as a snowstorm approached. The wooden slat sleds were retrieved and...
Tips I Have Personally Found Helpful To Control Inflammation and Reduce Pain
No matter what painful condition you are living with, issues with inflammation can be common and, in turn, can add to...
Our Journey Through The World of Chronic Pain Seeking Relief
Almost 20 years ago, my wife Ellen was diagnosed with a rather rare medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome...
Navigating New Terrain: How Full Legalization Impacts Medical Cannabis Users
In state after state, the story is similar: the legalization of recreational cannabis is having unintended...