Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and advocating to remove barriers and increase access to effective pain management.
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Wednesday, September 1 at 12:00am
Jen Schmeltzer
American Pain Foundation -
Please show you support the need to improve pain care in the U.S. and share this position statement with all of your contacts.Position Statement on Access to Pain Care www.painfoundation.orgThe
American Pain Foundation (APF) advocates for improved access to
effective pain... care as a guiding principle and integral part of its
mission. People experiencing pain have a basic human right to timely,
appropriate and effective treatment of pain.
Karen Cianciola I have Fibromyalgia - need I say more?
Erica Thiel
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thielerica@gmail.com WI-Action Network Leader Background In October 2006, the American Pain Foundation launched the Power Over Pain Action Network (POPAN). Newly recruited state leaders, collaborators, faculty and supporters gathered at APF headquarters in Baltimore fo...r the birthing of a powerful force of people living with pain, caregivers and healthcare providers; uniting to speak out, raise awareness and promote positive pain policy, legislation and practice. This ever-growing network of people who care about improving pain care continues to unleash the power of advocacy and speaking out for change. see :www.painfoundation.org
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Dee Holmes I've had chronic pain for 5 years now to varying degrees (getting steadily worse) due to a combination of back and hip problems (including joint alignment and arthritis so it won't be getting better with time). They've made me take so many NSAIDs that I developed gastritis and enough Tylenol that I get rebound headach...es (still) - but will they give me anything else? No. Not unless you want to count lidoderm patches (which do nothing) and offers of repeatedly doing radio frequency ablation on the same couple of spots - never mind the pain is in other spots too. Their reasoning? I'm "too young" for stronger medication. I'm 41 (which isn't that young) and obviously my body doesn't think I'm too young for the PAIN. So how can I be too young for pain TREATMENT?
FibroHaven Try using this pain journal from the American Pain Foundation to help track your pain and communicate it more clearly with your doctor.
Let's Talk Pain is a Coalition of organizations, including leading advocacy groups, focused on increasing awareness and improving understanding of pain management. The Let's Talk Pain Coalition is the first coalition of its kind to bring together organizations representing a diverse array of persp...
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Magic Hands Massage Therapy American Pain Foundation works to help Americans get the pain care they need. Massage therapy is the 2nd preferred choice for pain relief! Stop by Magic Hands Massage Therapy for a massage, and feel your pain melt away!
The nations biggest consumer advocacy organization for persons in pain, The American Pain Foundation (APF), announced their standing in a statement appealing to the medical society, regulators and
19 hours ago
Miles Tilly
When I became disabled with conditions causing chronic pain 6 years ago, the only doctor approved by my insurance company who was taking new patients accepted me as a patient.
However, when I explained my problem to her, she refused to prescribe for me the pain medications indicated for my level of pain despite the fact... that testing confirmed everything I told her about my condition,
which consisted of kyphoscoliosis, an exaggerated lordosis, osteoarthritis throughout my spine, a hemangioma pressing on my spine, etc. This physician told me she was afraid of law enforcement and losing her license, and that's why she didn't prescribe pain medicine. My pain was so severe that I contemplated suicide.
After finding a physician recommended by ER doctors who would prescribe opioids on a regular basis to control my pain, I felt as if my life had been saved (and it was).
Janet Davidson
Pain is invisible to the eye of those who do not have it-Pain is real & can be felt,
(just like love) we know it's there & feel it but it isn't tangible-it doesn't make it any less in "severity & credibility"-It is with us every day, & doesn't take time~off!
If pain were a color, it would be red.-Illness is hard enough ...to live & deal with-but then to be doubted & looked at with disbelief-This is as difficult to cope with as the illness/condition itself that plagues the body. APF is a wonderful organization, I've been a member for several years, & learned much from them & support. Thank you! Janet
American Pain Foundation September Pain Awareness Month has begun! The Virtual March on Washington and the new 10,000 Voices Campaign are now live!
action.painfoundation.org
Raise Awareness by Joining the Virtual March on Washington and Rallying to Improve Pain Care NOW! Participate in this dynamic online gathering to stand up for the rights of people with pain by: writing to your legislators, sharing your story and raising awareness about the challenges you or someone ...
Katie Punnett McLoud Why can't I find a doctor that will treat my pain? I see all kinds of them, but they are all too afraid to give me the meds I need because of the liability involved. One doctor told me my pain was, "for a higher purpose."
Real Warriors Pain affects millions of Americans. This September, take part in Pain Awareness Month by joining the American Pain Foundation Virtual March on Washington. Whether you’re someone who lives with pain, a caregiver, a health care provider or an advocate, join the Virtual March to learn, take action, connect, or to share your story on the video wall. http://bit.ly/92E9iN
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We need YOU to join us NOW! Sign up and encourage everyone you know to join. There is power in numbers — show Washington that there is widespread support to address this national health care crisis and the critical need for improved pain policy and practice.
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David Becker I called dr kunkel an advisory council member at NIH- she didnt want to hear my concerns on pain and hung up- once again NIH and their advisory council members serve their own interests and not the publics and no wonder the prevalence of painful conditions is on the rise.
Deb Hancock Tullos Today is the Virtual March on Washington for those of us who face a daily struggle with pain in our lives. We live with it 24/7 and the powers that be in Washington are trying to make it even harder to get the meds we need to function. We are people who were living normal lives until pain took over. Please help.
Lynn Cotton I have RSD/CRPS ,always can use some info---or some meds!!
Christina Waldman
This is good, the Intractable Pain Patient's Handbook for Survival by Dr. Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH, http://pain-topics.org/pdf/IntractablePa
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