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Blog Articles
Lying Down on the Job and the Importance of Storytelling
With every chronic pain diagnosis comes a story. For some, it reads like a mystery novel—the patient races against...
Untrained, Unprepared, Unheard: The Education Crisis in Pain Caregiving
The invisible backbone of chronic pain care is barely staying afloat. Across the United States, millions of unpaid...
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 Schultz The 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 management By Calli Barker Schmidt When Nathan Neufeld,...
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...
U.S. Pain Foundation Joins Coalition
WASHINGTON – The Coalition for Access Now – the leading advocate for ensuring access to quality and consistent...