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Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Naproxen & More: Making Sense of OTC Pain-Relief Options
Not all OTC pain relievers work the same way. Learn the differences between common ingredients, how they work, and what to consider when choosing pain relief.
KNOWvember Is Here: What Do You Really KNOW About Your OTC Pain Medications?
This KNOWvember, discover what you need to know about OTC pain medications, safe use, and your pain relief options.
7 Sources of Hope: What Keeps People With Pain Moving Forward
What gives people with chronic pain hope? Hear directly from people with pain about the support, purpose, progress, and everyday moments that keep them moving forward.
8 Ways Better Policy Could Improve Life With Chronic Pain
Cindy Steinberg examines eight ways better pain policy can strengthen research, expand access to care, address inequities, and center lived experience.
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#MakeItVisible movement raises awareness, funding for invisible illness
Oct 6, 2017| News, Press release
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (Oct. 6, 2017)—Throughout the month of October, U.S. Pain Foundation is teaming up with Healthline on a campaign to bring awareness to invisible illness and raise money for a good cause. The request: share a photo or video that...
Understanding the new CVS opioid policy
Many in the chronic pain community expressed concern after CVS pharmacy announced this month that it will limit opioid prescriptions to seven days for acute or new conditions. The wording of the new policy is as follows: “This program will include...
Medical cannabis webinar recording available
Oct 2, 2017| News
During a Sept. 19 webinar for volunteers, Ellen Lenox Smith, co-director of U.S. Pain’s Medical Cannabis program and a leading national advocate for medical cannabis, presented on access to and advocacy for this promising treatment option. Lenox...
Volunteers raise awareness across the country during PAM
Oct 2, 2017| News
Thanks to U.S. Pain’s dedicated ambassadors and advocates, Pain Awareness Month was a huge success this year. More than 60 bridges, buildings, and landmarks across the country were lit up blue in recognition of pain awareness month as part of the...
Educating the next generation of physical therapists
Oct 2, 2017| News
The importance of chronic pain education was put on display this week at the University of Miami’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, where Alyssa Dickens, sister of Florida ambassador Melanie Dickens, is a student. Alyssa, who calls herself the...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Timothy Eli Addo
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Age: 30 Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate since 2012 Pain conditions: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Favorite tip for others with chronic pain: “Eat/drink more fruits and vegetables/herbs! Surround yourself with loved ones...
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