Pain Resources
Pain & SCI - One Man's Account
I have it, lots of it, all my waking
hours my body is in pain in varying degrees, according to
the Pain medication I use, the sleep that I get or don't
get, and whether or not the other part of my life is being
occupied with strong enough distractions that occupy my mind
enough so that my thoughts temporally ignore the pain
signals; all of this is not enough.
Spine-health.com provides comprehensive information about back pain, neck pain and full range of spinal disorders.
Pain.com - A world of information on change
Long-Term Methylprednisolone Improves Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury
What medicines are used to relieve pain? Medicines that relieve pain are called analgesics. Analgesics act on the nervous system to relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness. Analgesics provide only temporary pain relief because they do not affect the cause of pain. There are two types of analgesics...
Advanced Pain Care Providing Effective Treatment for Acute, Chronic and Neoplastic Pain
The American Pain Foundation
The National Institutes of Health While acute pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you to possible injury and the need to take care of yourself, chronic pain is different. Chronic pain persists.
The PAIN Exhibit is an educational, visual arts exhibit from artists with chronic pain with their art expressing some facet of the pain experience. The mission of the PAIN Exhibit is to educate healthcare providers and the public about chronic pain through art; and to give voice to the many who suffer in abject silence. EDITORS NOTE - GREAT CONCEPT! This site is a must visit many times over and over.
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Treat Pain - HINT: IT TAKES MORE THAN A PRESCRIPTION PAD TO REALLY BRING RELIEF By CLAUDIA WALLIS Feb. 28, 2005 - Chronic pain is a thief. It breaks into your body and robs you blind. With lightning fingers, it can take away your livelihood, your marriage, your friends, your favorite pastimes and big chunks of your personality. Left un-apprehended, it will steal your days and your nights until the world has collapsed into a cramped cell of suffering. Penny Rickhoff's world began to shrink suddenly in 1990, after a very tall and very heavy file cabinet toppled over onto her back. The freak accident damaged her spinal cord, leaving her with a constant, gnawing pressure in her lower back. " If I sit for very long, I'm... Opps! We don't usually post articles that should be free. However if you are searching for pain relief, you may want to pay the $1.99. -ed. Read Here The complete article is 2862 words long.
What is Pain? Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. In general, people can experience acute and chronic pain. Most people experience acute pain when they have a disease or injury to the body. It usually begins suddenly and acts as a danger signal telling you that something is wrong and that you need help. This acute pain can be severe or mild, but it usually goes away as the body heals. Chronic pain is like acute pain in that it can start suddenly. However, chronic pain differs because it can build up over time and continue long after the body heals. Acute pain is common after a spinal cord injury (SCI). The pain may occur as a result of the damage to the spinal cord, or it may occur from damage to other areas of the body at the time of injury. Pain after Spinal Cord Injury: InfoSheet #10
The AMERICAN PAIN SOCIETY (APS) is a multidisciplinary educational and scientific organization dedicated to serving people in pain.
Rooting Out Pain By Elizabeth Enright, September & October 2004. - One third of Americans will have chronic discomfort. Finally, new discoveries—and new drugs—offer a hope of relief...
Many Faces of Pain is a special photo exhibition to honor those who courageously battle persistent pain to lead productive lives. The exhibit was created to pay tribute to the 50 million Americans who live with persistent pain and to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate pain management. The exhibit, which premiered on June 25, 2002 in New York City, is sponsored by Partners Against Pain®.
Chronic Pain Support Group! Our group is dedicated to bringing support to those who live in chronic pain. We believe that support is essential to the health and well being of anyone living 24/7 in pain. Support is the central aspect of our group and we believe that no one should be alone in their pain!
We welcome family of the chronic pain patient in our chat room and message boards in a hope that they will become better informed in how to care for and support their loved one. http://www.chronicpainsupport.org/
Spine-health.com provides comprehensive information about back pain, neck pain and full range of spinal disorders.
Pain.com - A world of information on change
Long-Term Methylprednisolone Improves Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury
What medicines are used to relieve pain? Medicines that relieve pain are called analgesics. Analgesics act on the nervous system to relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness. Analgesics provide only temporary pain relief because they do not affect the cause of pain. There are two types of analgesics...
Advanced Pain Care Providing Effective Treatment for Acute, Chronic and Neoplastic Pain
The American Pain Foundation
The National Institutes of Health While acute pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you to possible injury and the need to take care of yourself, chronic pain is different. Chronic pain persists.
The PAIN Exhibit is an educational, visual arts exhibit from artists with chronic pain with their art expressing some facet of the pain experience. The mission of the PAIN Exhibit is to educate healthcare providers and the public about chronic pain through art; and to give voice to the many who suffer in abject silence. EDITORS NOTE - GREAT CONCEPT! This site is a must visit many times over and over.
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Treat Pain - HINT: IT TAKES MORE THAN A PRESCRIPTION PAD TO REALLY BRING RELIEF By CLAUDIA WALLIS Feb. 28, 2005 - Chronic pain is a thief. It breaks into your body and robs you blind. With lightning fingers, it can take away your livelihood, your marriage, your friends, your favorite pastimes and big chunks of your personality. Left un-apprehended, it will steal your days and your nights until the world has collapsed into a cramped cell of suffering. Penny Rickhoff's world began to shrink suddenly in 1990, after a very tall and very heavy file cabinet toppled over onto her back. The freak accident damaged her spinal cord, leaving her with a constant, gnawing pressure in her lower back. " If I sit for very long, I'm... Opps! We don't usually post articles that should be free. However if you are searching for pain relief, you may want to pay the $1.99. -ed. Read Here The complete article is 2862 words long.
What is Pain? Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. In general, people can experience acute and chronic pain. Most people experience acute pain when they have a disease or injury to the body. It usually begins suddenly and acts as a danger signal telling you that something is wrong and that you need help. This acute pain can be severe or mild, but it usually goes away as the body heals. Chronic pain is like acute pain in that it can start suddenly. However, chronic pain differs because it can build up over time and continue long after the body heals. Acute pain is common after a spinal cord injury (SCI). The pain may occur as a result of the damage to the spinal cord, or it may occur from damage to other areas of the body at the time of injury. Pain after Spinal Cord Injury: InfoSheet #10
The AMERICAN PAIN SOCIETY (APS) is a multidisciplinary educational and scientific organization dedicated to serving people in pain.
Rooting Out Pain By Elizabeth Enright, September & October 2004. - One third of Americans will have chronic discomfort. Finally, new discoveries—and new drugs—offer a hope of relief...
Many Faces of Pain is a special photo exhibition to honor those who courageously battle persistent pain to lead productive lives. The exhibit was created to pay tribute to the 50 million Americans who live with persistent pain and to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate pain management. The exhibit, which premiered on June 25, 2002 in New York City, is sponsored by Partners Against Pain®.