One common cause of chronic pain that people can be hesitant to talk about is constipation. Every person’s body is...
Blog Articles
Why I Can’t Give Up
By Ellen Lenox Smith I have never felt the world around me so out of control. Along with this, I also face aging, two...
Let’s Become Better, Not Bitter
By Ellen Lenox Smith Driving through town the other day, we came across a sign that read: “Become Better, Not Bitter.”...
Life hacks for living with chronic pain
By Amy Orr, author of Taming Chronic Pain: A Management Guide for a More Enjoyable Life No one needs to tell you that...
Pick your pain
By Amber Fonseca “Pick your poison," or so goes the expression. But when it comes to living with multiple chronic pain...
The little things that make a big difference in my life with chronic pain
By Diane Talbert, a U.S. Pain Foundation advocate I’m a “baby boomer,” and I’ve experienced psoriatic arthritis for...
Locating the right doctor for you: Simple steps to get started
By Janet Jay Finding a new doctor or other medical professional can be incredibly daunting-- not only do you want to...
How pain impacts sleep
By Lisa Ann Smalls Pain and sleep are two vital functions our bodies need to work effectively. Pain lets us know...
Clearing up 12 common myths about medical cannabis for pain
Ellen Lenox Smith is Co-Director of Medical Cannabis for U.S. Pain and a U.S. Pain Board Member. She lives with two...
A Q&A about opioid-induced constipation
A Q&A with Jeffrey Fudin, BS, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP, FFSMB Opioid medications are rarely the first choice of...
Voices from the Hill
By Jorie Logan-Morris and Jeannette Rotondi Every year in February, advocates for migraine and headache disease come...
Understanding paroxysmal extreme pain disorder
By Reese Jones Rare Disease Day was last month, but it’s always a good time to raise awareness about unique disorders....