WEST HARTFORD, CONN. — Sept. 1, 2024 — The U.S. Pain Foundation invites patients, health care providers, researchers,...
Blog Articles
Happiness can be Medicine for the Soul
Happiness is such a joy and medicine to the soul as I navigate life with chronic pain. For me, it can range from...
Join Us As We Tell Congress #WhyPainCounts!
Today, July 23, we are urging policymakers to support the Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act, S.2922/H.R.7164,...
What the New CMS Medicare Pain Codes Mean for You
By Jill WaldbieserAnyone who lives with chronic pain—or cares about someone who does—knows that treatment can be...
Maximizing Understanding and Success: How Older Patients and Their Doctors Can Prepare for Appointments
By Mark OdlumWhen it comes to older individuals living with chronic pain, doctor’s appointments are one of the best...
When People ‘Don’t Want Us to Exist’: Chronic Pain and LGBTQ+ Patients
By Grayson SchultzThe 2022 annual Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience was also the day of one of the worst...
Health Care Deserts: Lack of Access Has Far-Reaching Consequences
Infusion center, pain care deserts cause challenges for pain managementBy Calli Barker SchmidtWhen Nathan Neufeld, DO,...
Numbers Don’t Lie: Chronic Pain Has Greater Impact on Underserved Communities
By Rebecca McKinseyAmerican Indians and Alaska Natives, bisexual individuals, rural residents, and people living in...
Complex Cases: When Multiple Diagnoses Make Managing Pain Difficult
By Mariah LeachManaging a chronic pain condition can be a full-time job. In addition to living with symptoms on a...
The Unseen Victims of Chronic Pain: The Emotional Toll of Caregiving
By Mark OdlumMental health is often inextricably linked to the chronic pain experience. One aspect of chronic pain...
Medical Gaslighting: The Devastating Effects of Being Told Your Symptoms are not Valid
By Kirsten Ballard“It’s all in your head.” “You’re just looking for attention.” “There’s no way you’re in that much...
Disability Pride Month: Challenging Stereotypes, Championing Inclusivity, and Changing the Conversation on Disability
Disability Pride Month, which takes place each July, challenges the stereotype of defining individuals by their...