Is COVID-19 Impacting Chronic Pain Care?
Is the COVID-19 public health emergency negatively impacting the supply of pain medication. In a word—yes. The U.S. is rapidly expanding ventilator production—which is important.…
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Chronic Pain Update - Canada Easing Opioid Restrictions - COVID-19
We are sharing three updates of developments that we want to make sure you are aware. Medicare Comment Period Ends Monday You have until this…
A Modern History Lesson
(Editor’s Note: While Dr. Grossman is not specifically talking about chronic pain issues, she is discussing the current COVID-19 crisis. Those of us who are…
RSDSA Offers Suggestions for CPP Dealing with Coronavirus - What Do You Think?
Our friend, Jim Broatch is the longtime leader of RSDSA which is the organization that drives research and awareness for those with CRPS. He sent…
Help Color The World Orange for CRPS/RSD Awareness on Nov. 7
by Staff November is national CRPS/RSD awareness month, and what better way to raise awareness than by participating in the Color The World Orange annual…
Women with Migraines at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality
The BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal) announced that women diagnosed with migraines have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and…
My Story: Oh Heck yeah, you ARE worth a lot!
Our day had ended like most. Karen came home and found me in bed. For me, it had all now taken a dark turn and…
Compounding Pharmacies and Chronic Pain
Editor’s Note: Terri Lewis is a frequent contributor to editorial content for the National Pain Report. She is a patient advocate and educator and a…