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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 (EDS). Simply put, this condition limits the body’s capacity to produce healthy collagen. Collagen is critical for the production of...
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 consequences. When adult recreational use of cannabis is legalized, medical patients often find their needs deprioritized. They may find that...
The Absence of Action: Lack of CBD Regulation Thwarts Consumer Trust
When cannabidiol (CBD) became federally legal five years ago as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, advocates say that Congress missed a vital accompanying step: instituting federal regulations surrounding the production of CBD. Although CBD has become a...
This KNOWvember, Learn About Cannabinoids With Us
The world of using CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids as medicine can be a murky and confusing one. This KNOWvember, U.S. Pain Foundation is exploring this topic with our #KNOWmyCannabinoid educational campaign. “The chronic pain community deserves...
Melissa Geraghty, PsyD, Brings Lived Experience, Years of Clinical Work to U.S. Pain Team
This week, U.S. Pain Foundation welcomes Melissa Geraghty, PsyD (Dr. G), to its team as the organization's new Director of Mental Health and Support. In this role, Dr. G will oversee and expand U.S. Pain's Pain Connection peer-to-peer support...
You Get to Say Sorry; I Live With the Damage from Your Actions
The other day, I was in the pool kicking on my back and sculling with my hands on my side, which is all my body can now take on with my fused neck and vulnerable shoulders. Although it is hard to go from a former master swimmer and high school swim...