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I Asked for Water—And Got So Much More
Parenting a child with chronic pain can feel isolating. Discover how one unexpected moment at camp became a reminder that no family walks this journey alone.
Federal Legislation Introduced: Better Pain Data for Better Treatments
In an important step forward for the chronic pain community, the bipartisan Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act (ARCPA) was introduced into Congress on July 21.
When Acceptance Isn’t Giving Up
After years of searching for a cure, one mother discovers that acceptance doesn’t mean surrender—it means choosing to live fully despite chronic pain.
Storms Bring a Painful Reminder of Our Disability
When storms roll in, many people with chronic pain feel the effects long before the first raindrop falls. One advocate reflects on weather-related pain flares and the challenges of living with a disability.
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Sign up for a unique, eight-week program for people with pain in Tucson, AZ
Jan 7, 2020| News
Treating chronic pain is complex and affects people physically, emotionally, cognitively, socially, and environmentally. That's why Pain Connection, a program of U.S. Pain Foundation, is offering "Filling the gaps in pain care," a multidisciplinary...
Advocates continue to push for hearing on pain management best practices
As 2019 comes to a close, advocates are making a final push for Congress to hold a hearing on the Pain Management Best Practices Report, a series of outstanding recommendations for improving pain care nationally. "If even half of the...
Living with pain is about celebrating small triumphs.
Dec 3, 2019| News
Chronic pain can make you feel insignificant. Living with limitations day in and day out, you start to believe you don't matter as much as the next person. But you do. In fact, we would argue that you're stronger and more determined than anyone. It...
KNOWvember brings creativity front and center
Dec 2, 2019| KNOWvember feature, News
This year’s annual KNOWvember campaign, “Art Through Pain,” focused on how creative expression can be a useful tool for processing our experiences with chronic illness and even help us cope with daily pain. Created by U.S. Pain Foundation,...
Ambassador of the Year nominations now open
Dec 1, 2019| News
A tribute to a dedicated pain warrior who passed away in 2016, The Joselynn Badman Ambassador of the Year Award is an annual recognition presented to a volunteer who has excelled in grassroots awareness and advocacy efforts for the pain community....
Pain Warrior of the Month: Elisa Friedlander
City & state: Ashland, OR Age: 52 years old Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate since 2017 Health conditions: Complex regional pain syndrome and early-onset degenerative disc disease Favorite tips for living with chronic pain: "Check your...
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