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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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U.S. Pain endorses Veteran’s Safe Harbor Act
Apr 29, 2021| News
Did you know that despite the fact that medical cannabis is legal in 36 states, Veterans Health Administration (VA) doctors are not permitted to prescribe cannabis for their patients? Additionally, veterans who discuss their use of medical cannabis...
Pediatric warriors, volunteers take part in paint night
Apr 2, 2021| News
On March 29, U.S. Pain’s Pediatric Pain Warrior program hosted “Paint Night with Teri” as part of its virtual retreat for kids and families. The Zoom event was led by Teri Lorang, who has been painting since 2001 and teaching since 2009. In...
Learning the skills to help others with pain
Apr 2, 2021| News
On March 30, Pain Connection launched its training program for future support group leaders over Zoom. The training is typically held in person, but was restructured to be virtual in light of COVID-19. Pain Connection is U.S. Pain Foundation’s...
Headache on the Hill goes virtual
Apr 2, 2021| News
On March 23, 217 advocates from 47 states held 272 virtual House and Senate meetings with Capitol Hill staffers, and in some cases Congress members themselves, as part of the 2021 Headache on the Hill event. U.S. Pain sponsored the attendance of 23...
Learn about diet and nutrition Tuesday
Apr 1, 2021| News
The next “Building Your Toolbox” event will Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30 pm ET and will feature nutrition coach, Ryan Drozd. He will be teaching the basics of nutrition and ways to change dietary habits. Drozd is a certified nutrition coach through the...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Cameron Young
Full name: Cameron Young City & State: Madison, Wisconsin Age: 15 years old Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate since 2018 What type of health conditions you live with: Chronic pain, gastrointestinal issues, dysautonomia/Postural Orthostatic...
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