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Before being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune disorders and conditions, explaining my pain levels to a healthcare provider was easy. If I had a sprained wrist or a broken bone, they could see the injury. Using […]

Facing surgery is daunting for anyone. What may be considered simple by some is nerve racking none the less. As a new experience, an operation comes with fears of both the known and the unknown.  As a nurse […]

Feeling alone, sad, and lost without a sense of direction is not an unfamiliar experience for anyone.  These feelings (even when surrounded by family, friends, co-workers and others) are not uncommon when living […]

TPC feels one of our responsibilities to the pain community is to keep up to date on what is being used for pain relief and provide the best information available.Learning that there are ongoing conversations on […]

This is the third and final series discussion about medical marijuana. I would be remiss if I did not cover the political climate which affects anyone who uses or is considering the use of medical marijuana for […]

From little information to an overload of information online, it is easy to imagine that most people living with pain, their family members, and caregivers will be overwhelmed about whether or not cannabis is a […]

When did it become acceptable to treat people with chronic illness and pain as if they did something to deserve what is happening to their lives?

When did it become acceptable for healthcare providers to […]

The legalization of medical marijuana (cannabis) has expanded throughout the U.S. Some states now allow for recreational use while Canada is approaching complete legalization for any reason. As of November 2017, […]

Are you familiar with your state Prescription (Drug) Monitoring Program (aka PMP or PDMP)? Is your pain care provider registered and does he/she use it? Have you ever asked? I think it is important for you to be […]