A Veteran and his Battle with Chronic Pain
Meet Keith Parker You owe him a debt of gratitude. He is a 42 year old man who lives in Zebulon, Georgia. He suffers from…
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Chronic Back Pain Patients Surveyed on Opioid Use
There’s a study out that says chronic back pain patients who suffer from psychiatric disorders like depression or anxiety are significantly more like to abuse…
FDA: Toughen Warning Language on NSAIDs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is increasing its warning for popular pain relievers, saying that they increase the risk of heart attack and…
Wearable Device for Fibromyalgia, Back Pain and Diabetic Nerve Pain Comes with iOS App
A new wearable device for chronic pain uses electrical stimulation to help people with fibromyalgia, back pain and diabetic nerve pain gain relief. And, it…
Are Elected Officials Listening to Chronic Pain Patients?
When you write your elected officials and public representatives, you expect an answer. But as of yet, our March 20, 2015, letter to Montana U.S.…
New Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy Showing Promising Results
Does spinal cord stimulation (SCS) work in relieving pain? Some data released at the American Academy of Pain Medicine Annual Meeting held in Maryland in…
What Chronic Pain Taught Me About Motherhood
Editor's Note: Darisse Smith is a columnist for the National Pain Report who writes on her experiences as a chronic pain sufferer. I used to…
Study: Acetaminophen Doesn’t Work for Back Pain
The world’s most widely used over-the-counter pain reliever works no better than a placebo for lower back pain, according to a large study by researchers in…