By Kari McBride “It’s just one mile. If you pace yourself, you can improve your time.” It was my freshman year in high...
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New EDS Patient: Where Do I Begin?
Did you recently get diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and feel overwhelmed and confused about where to...
Learning to Savor the Small Moments
By Kari McBride I remember my daughter’s first steps like they were yesterday. After 18 months of appointments,...
Rate It to Regain It: A Naming Trick for Navigating Chronic Pain and Emotions
When you live with chronic pain or illness, coping isn’t just a strategy—it’s a survival skill. Whether you’re flaring...
Rising Above Setbacks: Living with Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain involves moments that can suddenly throw you backward. I don’t know about you, but the...
Live for Today, Despite Your Chronic Pain
Life knows how to jolt you, especially when you have chronic pain. One moment can change your day, possibly weeks, or...
Living with Chronic Pain: The Truth Behind The Smile
Despite the daily challenges of living with chronic pain, many of us choose to keep a smile on our face. To those we...
Shape the Future of Pain Care: Take The Pain Experience Survey
Living with pain can feel isolating. But your journey matters—and your voice is needed today. By sharing your...
Share What It’s Like Growing Up With Chronic Pain
Are you a kid or teen living with pain that doesn’t go away? Whether it’s CRPS, migraine, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,...
Treading Water with Chronic Pain in a Sea of Uncertainty
Living life with chronic pain is a constant challenge. I am sure I am not alone in experiencing many moments of...
Aging With Pain Brings New Vulnerabilities
Many of us try not to imagine ourselves hitting the later years of life. Whether we dream and plan for a life far down...
Revitalizing Our U.S. Pain Volunteer Network: New Ways to Get Involved
At the U.S. Pain Foundation, we are always looking for innovative ways to support those living with chronic pain—and...