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.
What happens when we step beyond the boundaries chronic pain seems to create? Michele Rice shares how community, purpose, and peer support changed her perspective.
[su_pullquote align="right"]Terms to know: Biologic—Made from living organisms and manufactured through biotechnology, these medications are among those used to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and various forms of cancer....
U.S. Pain was pleased to lead or participate in a variety of efforts and activities related to Migraine and Headache Awareness Month in June. Below is a slideshow of highlights from throughout the month. [gallery type="slideshow" columns="2"...
Happiness is defined as a mental and emotional state of well-being. This mental and emotional state may often be affected by the physical pain experienced by chronic pain warriors, which is why the U.S. Pain Foundation is challenging chronic pain...
Now more than ever, chronic pain deserves awareness. U.S. Pain staff are excited to see how pain ambassadors, advocates and volunteers will apply themselves to help make Pain Awareness Month (PAM) a success this September. The goal of PAM is to...
As the flagship program of the foundation, the INvisible Project unveils the truth about what it means to live with pain and thrive despite it. In an effort to support disease-specific communities, the latest edition of the project focuses on...
Location: Jackson, New Jersey Age: 40 years old Pain Warrior Role: Ambassador since 2013 Conditions: I live with Chronic Migraine, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which has caused many co-morbidities including arthritis, TMJ, colonic dysmotility, POTS,...
