By Ellen Lenox SmithAs we work to remove the stigma of cannabis as just a social drug to get high, we need to become...
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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...
Take these surveys to help expand understanding of CRPS and chronic migraine disease
No matter what health issue you deal with, your experience is unique. Sharing your reality and your feelings about it...
U.S. Pain spearheads joint letter to Congress from 30 patient and professional groups
U.S. Pain Foundation recently spearheaded a joint letter to the U.S. House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee and...
Hearing on medical cannabis important progress; take action to ask for second hearing
On Jan. 15, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on discrepancies between state and...
How I manage EDS, part three: ER and inpatient tips
By Ellen Lenox Smith People living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are often afraid to go to the hospital, due to a...
A new way to reduce anxiety, stress, poor sleep—and pain
Increased stress, anxiety, and trouble sleeping are common for people living with chronic pain. Unfortunately, stress,...
Maine pain warriors: Take action on tax credit for caregivers bill
The responsibilities carried out by a caregiver is an invaluable, yet vital role within the lives of chronic pain...
Summary of FDA listening session on osteoarthritis now available
Last August, U.S. Pain Foundation arranged for three patient representatives and one caregiver to speak about the...
Your advocacy made a difference in CMS’s recent decision!
This week, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shared it will cover acupuncture for chronic low back...
How I manage EDS, part two: Safety tips
By Ellen Lenox Smith In this second part of my series on living with EDS, I wanted to share these safety tips that I...