Living life with chronic pain is a constant challenge. I am sure I am not alone in experiencing many moments of...
Blog Articles
Aging With Pain Brings New Vulnerabilities
Many of us try not to imagine ourselves hitting the later years of life. Whether we dream and plan for a life far down...
Revitalizing Our U.S. Pain Volunteer Network: New Ways to Get Involved
At the U.S. Pain Foundation, we are always looking for innovative ways to support those living with chronic pain—and...
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...
U.S. Pain Foundation Joins Coalition
WASHINGTON – The Coalition for Access Now – the leading advocate for ensuring access to quality and consistent...
The Importance of Pride Year-Round: LGBTQ+ Pain Patients On Forming Communities and Speaking out
Although LGBTQ+ Pride Month is usually celebrated in June, it’s important year-round to acknowledge the unique...
Turning Your Pain Into Purpose
We all face adversity at some point(s) in our lives. For many of us, the first thing we do is feel awful. That’s...
The Waiting Game: Unsettling booking delays
I am almost 73 years old and live with multiple medical complexities. When you discover measures are available to...
Lost and Found
In 2006, two years after being diagnosed with a condition I had actually been born with called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome,...
Treatment Options for Veterans with Neurological Disorders and Chronic Pain
We owe great gratitude to our veterans who have selflessly served our country. Unfortunately, many brave men and women...
The Mentally and Emotionally Rattling Aging Process
Are you part of the older population like me? Do you find it harder to move forward when life throws another...