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Curious about Quell?
August 2015, Teresa Shaffer and I shared our personal experience with a new device called “Quell”. TPC members and online viewers continue to search our website about this topic wanting to know: What is it? How does it work? How flexible could it be for those who...
TPC Comfort Cookin’: Planning on the “Easiest”
I have come the point where I have to do the easiest I can. Some days I can get away with “easy” but I plan on “easiest.” Plan menus ahead. I have spoken about that in several blogs. You don’t have to stick with a particular day (except for those pesky holidays)....
Ehlers-Danlos Society Partnership
September is Pain Awareness Month. To mark this annual event, The Ehlers Danlos Society and The Pain Community are joining in a year-long project to bring awareness to our communities about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and pain. Each month will bring a new article on our...
What you need to know about The Pain Community Outreach Support Calls
Submitted by: A Grateful Pain Community Member Have you ever wondered what really happens on pain support calls? If so, you are going to want to read this blog. Back in May, The Pain Community (TPC) started a FREE phone support service for all those in the “world of...
Do As I Say, Not As I Did!
by Noki4 - TPC Online Community Member When advocating for others, we bring our “A game” to the table. We have our ducks lined up in perfect formation, and we know what we have to do. Unfortunately, the same is not always true when it comes to advocating for ourselves...
TPC Comfort Cookin’: All About Vinegar
Well, if you recall my News Year’s resolution to get this blog out every 6-8 weeks, you’ll know I have failed, big time. Unfortunately, life happens. I will try harder since I do think about this blog daily. My biggest tip is to cook in quantity so that there are...
TPC Outreach Support Conference Calls
The Pain Community proudly announces the launch of "TPC Outreach Support Conference Calls" Come Join Us! Connect with Others Who Understand! Do you feel the need to talk (not type!) and share with others who really understand what it’s like living with chronic...
Drawing to Music
As a person who lived with serious chronic pain for many years, and one who has had a very busy home and work life, I’ve found that drawing to music was one way I could get much needed “breathing room” for my mind, body, and spirit. It helped me relax, express my...
Poem: A Twinkling of Angel Dust
The following is a poem by one of our members, Ruth Gorishek. Special thanks to Ruth for sharing with us. A Twinkling of Angel Dust Did you know that it's the little surprises that come our way that make life worth living. Out of nowhere they will visit in an almost...
TPC Comfort Cookin’ – New Year, New Tips
Another New Year and my resolution is to get this blog written as frequently as I had originally promised (about every 6-8 weeks). It has been very busy as most of you know in the United States pain community and I hope you have been following the information on our...