By Ellen Lenox SmithAs we work to remove the stigma of cannabis as just a social drug to get high, we need to become...
Blog Articles
Senator Shelley Moore Capito Speaks Out for Better Pain Management
The U.S. Pain Foundation Applauds Capito’s Leadership and Support for Millions of Americans LIving with Chronic...
Speaking Out About Constipation and Chronic Pain
One common cause of chronic pain that people can be hesitant to talk about is constipation. Every person’s body is...
How I manage EDS, part three: ER and inpatient tips
By Ellen Lenox Smith People living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are often afraid to go to the hospital, due to a...
How I manage EDS, part two: Safety tips
By Ellen Lenox Smith In this second part of my series on living with EDS, I wanted to share these safety tips that I...
How I manage EDS, part one: Body, mind, and spirit
By Ellen Lenox Smith Everyone’s journey living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is different, making it difficult for...
Are you getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
By: Ellen Lenox Smith I think we have almost lost count of how long we have had to keep our distance, wear masks, and...
How to talk about pain so your doctor will listen
By Diane Cleverly, PhD, Founder of Concierge Conversations Did you know that by 2020, there will be a shortage of...
Independence redefined
By Elisa Friedlander, LMFT Recently, during a dinner outing with my wife and another couple, I mentioned my plan to...
Metaphoring into pain
By Sonya Huber Writing about pain--describing it--has been said to be an impossible challenge, but participants in the...
Gift guide for people with pain
By Janet Jay The holiday season is here and with it, the need for gift ideas! If you’ve got someone with chronic pain...
Tips for surviving the holidays with chronic pain
By Amy Orr ‘Tis the season - for stress, excess, and expectations. No matter what holiday you celebrate, this time of...