Almost 20 years ago, my wife Ellen was diagnosed with a rather rare medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome...
Blog Articles
Navigating New Terrain: How Full Legalization Impacts Medical Cannabis Users
In state after state, the story is similar: the legalization of recreational cannabis is having unintended...
The Absence of Action: Lack of CBD Regulation Thwarts Consumer Trust
When cannabidiol (CBD) became federally legal five years ago as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, advocates say that...
Annie Segarra
Harnessing the Power of YouTube Although she has helped raise awareness about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) across the...
Pediatric warriors, volunteers take part in paint night
On March 29, U.S. Pain’s Pediatric Pain Warrior program hosted “Paint Night with Teri” as part of its virtual retreat...
Learning the skills to help others with pain
On March 30, Pain Connection launched its training program for future support group leaders over Zoom. The training is...
Headache on the Hill goes virtual
On March 23, 217 advocates from 47 states held 272 virtual House and Senate meetings with Capitol Hill staffers, and...
Learn about diet and nutrition Tuesday
The next “Building Your Toolbox” event will Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30 pm ET and will feature nutrition coach, Ryan...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Cameron Young
Full name: Cameron Young City & State: Madison, Wisconsin Age: 15 years old Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate...
The Right to an Interpreter
By Kirsten Ballard In the United States, an estimated 25 million Americans—8 percent of the population—are Limited...
The Pain of Prejudice
By Carmen Renee Green, MD As we enter a new decade, we are living in unprecedented times with a global pandemic,...
Self-Advocacy for the LGBTQ+ Patient
By Jo Yurcaba Marriage equality was not the final fight for equal rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...