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Free Pain Relief Resources
Here is a list of non-profit pain management resources offering support and
information on chronic pain relief. Also find online pain communites and
forum offering support and tips on pain management.
American Chronic Pain Association
A non-profit organization created in 1980 to provide a support system
through education in pain management skills and self-help group activities
for chronic pain sufferers. Phone: 916/632-0922
Site contains:
• Support and information for those suffering with chronic pain
• Acommunity board to share information with others who are also
suffering from chronic pain
• What to look for in a good multidisciplinary pain management program
American Pain Foundation
The American Pain Foundation strives to heighten public awareness of pain,
find ways to get help for pain, provide education and training on pain
management, increase government funding for pain research, increase federal
coverage for pain management services, and to create a more responsive
health care delivery system for all.
Site features:
• Pain chats and discussion boards
• Pain Action Guide
• Resources to find a pain specialists
Arthritis Foundation
Site features:
• Find arthritis relief related programs and events near you by zip
code
• Current news
• Discussion board
• Information on specific types of arthritis
• Ask a Question: contact their information specialists if you cannot
find an answer to your arthritis related question
• Learn about arthritis advocacy and understanding legislation for
funding and research in support of arthritis issues
The Arthritis & Glucosamine Information Center
At the Arthritis & Glucosamine Information Center, you'll find top quality information
on arthritis and glucosamine, the latest research, details on arthritis medications
and treatments, and tips for effectively managing your pain.
Site features:
• Glucosamine information
Medline Plus
Medline Plus contains quality health-care information about pain or any
other condition, including current news, research, clinical trials, and
many good articles.
National Chronic Pain Outreach Association
Telephone: 301-652-4948
Finding a doctor:
• American Academy of Pain Medicine at http://www.painmed.org
• American Board of Pain Medicine at http://www.abpm.org
National Pain Foundation
The National Pain Foundation is an excellent online education and support
community for those in pain, including their families and doctors.
Site features:
• Treatment options – traditional and complementary approaches
• Pain information: arthritis, neck and back, cancer pain and palliative
care, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), headache
• Personal Pain Inventory, an interactive survey to help you and
your care provider design an effective pain management plan
• Personal Pain Journal to help communicate more effectively with
your care provider
• Current news articles on pain
• Searchable pain specialist directory
• Patient stories about pain
• Community discussions
Pain.com
A World of Information on Pain, including breakthrough pain.
Site features:
• Triumph Over Pain e-letter – provides updates on current issues,
research, and treatment trends
• Ask the Pain Doctor – ask a question to obtain general advice
from a practicing pain professional
• Directory of drug assistance programs – for those who cannot
afford their medications
Online Pain Relief Communities
Post messages, ask questions, answer questions, and join
discussions regarding pain management.
Chronic Pain Forum
They host 3 different e-mail lists – chronic pain list, headache
list, and chronic pain chat list (less formal). There is also a discussion
board for exchanging ideas and support.
ICQ
Chronic Pain Issues Discussion List
Share ideas, support techniques, recovery methods, and anything else related
to chronic pain.
If you know of any free pain resources that you think will be helpful
to others experiencing pain, please let us know by sending an e-mail to
editor@myprivatedrugstore.com.
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