Being diagnosed with diabetes raises a variety of concerns, but one many people aren’t aware of is this: Up to half of...
Blog Articles
The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Finding Hope Through Volunteering
This is the first installment of a three-part series leading up to the exciting re-launch of the U.S. Pain Foundation...
Get to #knowDPN this KNOWvember
The complications associated with diabetes are numerous—and overwhelming. But in the flurry of managing diabetes 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...
The autoimmune protocol diet: Seeking to heal the gut
By Rebecca McKinsey Digestive issues accompany many autoimmune diseases— and some research suggests that a particular...
Redefining ‘manliness’ when living with chronic pain
By Emil DeAndreis Recently, social media recommended to me a video of a guy changing horseshoes. This struck me as...
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Breaking Down the Differences—and Similarities—between Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis By Rebecca McKinsey The...
Mental health and autoimmune diseases: A complex but manageable relationship
By Maya Coseo Studies suggest suicidal ideation among people with chronic pain is twice as likely; they also are more...