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Blog Articles
Uninformed Comment in the ER Highlights Need for Self-Advocacy
What would you do if your refuge, a place where you went to be cared for, suddenly became a place where you were...
Winter Snowstorms Create Mobility Challenges
When I was growing up, excitement was in the air as a snowstorm approached. The wooden slat sleds were retrieved and...
Ins and Outs of Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Living with a debilitating illness or serious life-threatening condition can be extremely challenging. One vital...
Meet U.S. Pain’s new Director of Communications, Barbra Watson
The U.S. Pain Foundation is pleased to announce Barbra Watson as its new...
#KNOWvember 2021: Demystifying Neuropathic Pain
Each year, the U.S. Pain Foundation hosts KNOWvember, a month-long event using events, social media content, and...
Social Security Disability Insurance — A Lifeline for People Facing Long COVID
by T.J. Geist Until the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, most of us typically thought the term “long-hauler”...
Webinar: The Ins and Outs of Getting Approved for SSDI Benefits with Pain-Related Conditions
On December 14 at 1pm ET, U.S. Pain is hosting a discussion on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). At least...
How To Participate in Our KNOWvember Twitter Chat
You’re invited to join us on November 30 at 7 pm ET for our KNOWvember Twitter chat, #NeuroPainChat. Our...
Nerve Pain After Trauma: Options for Identifying, Diagnosing, and Treating Neuropathy
by Janet Jay Most of the time when you injure yourself, it hurts, it heals, and you feel fine again. But once in a...
Event Recap: Understanding Neuropathic Pain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6SpM3yE3DI On November 17, 2021, the U.S. Pain Foundation hosted a webinar on...
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: ‘One of the most challenging problems in all of medicine’
By Rebecca McKinsey It started with a hamstring injury. That was a serious enough event for a ballet dancer, but for...