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Preparing for a New Doctor When You Live With Chronic Pain
Tips for people living with chronic pain on preparing for a first visit with a new doctor, including what information to bring and how to advocate for yourself.
The Weight We Carry: Pain, Resilience, and Recovery in Military Life
Army veteran Lexi Mitchell shares her journey with chronic pain, resilience, and the unseen cost of military life.
I am Real and Have My Life to Live with Chronic Pain. Do I have the Strength to Keep Fighting?
At 75, living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and chronic pain, Ellen Lenox Smith reflects on resilience, vulnerability, and the strength to keep going.
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Fun & easy ways to fundraise
Apr 27, 2017| News
As a nonprofit, U.S. Pain Foundation runs solely on contributions from corporate sponsors as well as private donors. The organization is encouraging members to consider hosting fundraising events to help support its mission and services. “We rely...
Five ways to get involved in Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Apr 27, 2017| News
Currently, 36 million Americans are living with migraine disease; four million of them have chronic migraine, meaning they have 15 or more attack days per month. There are many different ways you can help spread awareness and stop the stigma of...
U.S. Pain appointed to NCPIE board of directors
Apr 26, 2017| News
The National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE) recently announced that the U.S. Pain Foundation is among eight patient groups selected in the “consumer organization” board of directors category. U.S. Pain will serve on the board...
Lenox Smith speaks at largest medical cannabis conference
Apr 25, 2017| News
Medical cannabis activists had an exciting month in April: on April 19, West Virginia became the 29th state to legalize medical marijuana, and, from April 7 to 11, many activists attended the largest conference dedicated to improving access to...
PAINS releases annual report: “Lost in Chaos: The State of Chronic Pain in 2016”
Apr 12, 2017| News
Last month, the Pain Action Alliance to Implement a National Strategy (PAINS) released its annual report on issues facing patients with chronic pain. A part of the Center for Practical Bioethics, PAINS is a consortium of providers, patients, policy...
Pain warrior of the month: Crystal Grieves
Location: Cumberland, MD Pain warrior role: Ambassador since 2014 Pain conditions: Psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, pustular psoriasis disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and migraines Fun fact: She is an avid...
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