From Young, Healthy, and Active to Disabled In 1977, I was 25 years old and attending graduate school, working towards...
Blog Articles
Adjusting to Life with Chronic Pain
My heart breaks when I meet a young person sharing that they are confronting life with chronic pain. At the age of 74,...
Should I Consider Having A Service Dog?
Have you ever wondered about the advantages of having a service dog? If you are living with a difficult medical...
Senator Shelley Moore Capito Speaks Out for Better Pain Management
The U.S. Pain Foundation Applauds Capito’s Leadership and Support for Millions of Americans LIving with Chronic...
SSDI Webinar Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended our SSDI webinar on Dec. 14! Led by T.J. Geist, Principal Advocate at Allsup, the...
Speaking Out About Constipation and Chronic Pain
One common cause of chronic pain that people can be hesitant to talk about is constipation. Every person’s body is...
Celebrating Superpowers: A Recap of the 2021 Pediatric Pain Warrior Virtual Retreat
Boom! Pow! Woosh! Who is that superhero? It’s you! From December 3–5 and December 10–12, Pediatric Pain Warriors and...
Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program Helps SSDI Beneficiaries Regain Financial Freedom
By Paula Morgan For many individuals, chronic pain from illness or serious injury can make life a struggle....
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...
Glossary of autoimmune diseases referenced in this edition
Autoimmune disease refers to a massive range of conditions in which the immune system, whose function is to protect...
Health insurance hurdles—and how to clear them
By Mariah Leach When I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, my doctor explained it could take some time to find a...
For-e-ver: The long and winding road to effective care
by Emil DeAndreis The term “chronic” brings to mind the scene from The Sandlot, when nerdy Squints repeats with...