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FAQs About Chronic Pain 
This fact sheet presents frequently asked questions about chronic pain that is pain that continues a month or more beyond the usual recovery period for an injury or illness or that goes on for months ... Details >
Arthritis: Managing Your Pain
Dealing with pain can be the hardest part of having arthritis or a related condition, but you can learn to manage it and its impact on your life. This page discusses managing your arthritis pain, incl... Details >
Brain Diseases: Chronic Pain
More than 48 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain is distinguished from temporary pain by its persistent or recurrent nature. This article offers more information about chronic pai... Details >
Chronic Pain Information
A general overview of chronic pain that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional information and links ... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Patient Education Booklet
This site offers a link to the Patient Booklet on PDF; it can be downloaded either in English or Spanish.... Details >
Find A Pain Management Clinic
This document will assist you in locating a pain management clinic that is accredited by the American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM).... Details >
Find a Pain Management Professional
Search this database by zip code or last name to locate an American Academy of Pain Management member in your area. A link to a database where you may search for a pain management program is also prov... Details >
GetPalliativeCare.org
This site provides information, which benefits both patients and their families, offers reliable information, helps patients make medical decisions and choose treatments. Palliative care specializes i... Details >
Handout on Health: Back Pain
This booklet is for people who have back pain, as well as family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about it. The booklet describes causes, diagnosis, and treatments, and research ... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain provides up-to-date research and treatment options for fibromyalgia syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, and other soft-tissue pain syndromes. As the official journa... Details >
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Journal of Neuropathic Pain & Symptom Palliation
The Journal of Neuropathic Pain & Symptom Palliation examines current clinical research on treatment options, diagnosis and assessment methods for various pain syndromes, and associated symptoms that ... Details >
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Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy
The Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, quarterly publication that addresses advances in acute, chronic, and end-of-life symptom management. The J... Details >
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Pain — Hope Through Research
It is pain. In its most benign form, it warns us that something isn't quite right, that we should take medicine or see a doctor. At its worst, however, pain robs us of our productivity, our well-being... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Pain (PDQ®)
Help for the cancer patient with issues related to taking care of pain -- why it is important and common worries that may keep a patient from seeking relief. Also offers a guide for talking with a d... Details >
Pain Assessment
Expect your doctor or nurse to ask about your pain and pain relief at each visit: If they do not ask, and you are experiencing pain, tell them. The better you describe the pain, how it affects your li... Details >
Pain Control: A Guide for People with Cancer and Their Families
A guide from the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute that answers questions about pain control. Written for cancer patients, their families, and their friends, the material in t... Details >
Pain Question and Answer
This page links to frequently asked questions about pain - answered by Dr. Scott Fishman, member of APF's Board of Directors. The information on this website is provided to help users find answers and... Details >
Pain: If You Are In Crisis
Chronic pain can be emotionally and financially devastating. This page provides resources to help you find emotional support and help for your pain.... Details >
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Like most people, you're probably stiff and sore occasionally — maybe after a strenuous hike or a weekend of yard-work. Now imagine feeling that way all of the time. That's what it's like to live with... Details >
Psychology of Pain -- Arthritis Pain
Painful arthritis attacks can prompt feelings of depression, sadness and loss. Frustration and anger also are normal responses to any chronic pain condition, including arthritis. However, because the ... Details >
Questions and Answers About Using Magnets To Treat Pain
This Research Report provides an overview of the use of magnets for pain, summarizes current scientific knowledge about their effectiveness for this purpose, and suggests additional sources of informa... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Study Links Chronic Pain to Signals in the Brain
A new study shows that two proteins in the brain trigger the neuronal changes that amplify and sustain this type of pain. The finding may lead to new ways of treating chronic pain. ... Details >
Understanding Cancer Pain
Also available in: Spanish
This booklet is designed to give you important information about pain related to cancer. It will help you understand why patients have pain, the different ways pain can be treated, and what you need t... Details >