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9 Lessons We’ve Learned By Listening to Thousands of People With Pain
What can we learn by truly listening to people living with pain? 9 lessons from thousands of people living with pain reveal what matters most in pain care, support, access, research, and lived experience.
Frustrating. Lonely. Exhausting. Three Words That Capture Life With Pain.
People living with chronic pain were asked to describe their pain journey in just three words. Their responses reveal both shared realities and deeply personal experiences.
Lonely Hearts: A Poem
In “Lonely Hearts,” Molly Kamper reflects on pain, isolation, and the connection that can come from making space for one another’s experiences.
More Than Tired: The Exhaustion of Living With Pain
Chronic pain can make exhaustion about far more than a lack of sleep. Nikhil Sadavarte reflects on the disrupted rest, constant calculations, and determination it takes to keep moving forward.
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Why Holidays Bring on Anxiety: Living with Chronic Pain
Those of us who live with chronic pain don’t always approach a holiday with the same enthusiasm as others. I struggle with my emotions and increased anxiety as holidays get closer due to the potential issues they may bring on. To make it worse, it...
In Their Own Words: The Faces Behind Pain Research
Nov 30, 2025| KNOWvember 2025, News
Throughout the U.S. Pain Foundation’s #KNOWresearch campaign this KNOWvember, pain scientists across the country shared personal videos about the research they’re conducting—and why pain research is so important. This effort, which was made a...
You’re the Expert: Why Lived Experience Belongs in Pain Research
Nov 28, 2025| KNOWvember 2025, News
Pain research has traditionally involved the same step-by-step process: Develop a research question. Design a study. Write a grant. Conduct research. Analyze data. Publish findings. And the same core team generally carries out those steps: A...
From Barriers to Bridges: Making Pain Research More Inclusive
Nov 25, 2025| KNOWvember 2025, News
Pain research is strongest when it is inclusive and accessible to every group and population that can benefit from it—but many individuals still face barriers to participating in clinical trials and research. The obstacles inhibiting greater...
From Overlooked to Understood: Why Research Must Reflect Real Lives
Nov 1, 2025| KNOWvember 2025, News
Every November, the U.S. Pain Foundation brings our community together to spotlight something powerful: knowledge. We call it KNOWvember—a month-long campaign amplifying a theme that matters deeply to the pain community. This year, we’re focusing...
Staying in the Know: Why Disease Awareness Matters for Diabetes and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Learn why disease awareness is essential for diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)—from recognizing symptoms to treatment and research options.
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