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Pain

American Chronic Pain Association

The ACPA offers support and information for people with chronic pain. Specifically, the ACPA facilitates peer support and education for individuals and their families with chronic pain. The group also seeks to raise awareness among the health care community, policy makers, and the public at large about the issue of living with chronic pain.

American Pain Foundation

This site, written in clear lay language, gives information about many different types of pain and links to further resources and free publications.

Mayday Pain Project

The Mayday Pain Project offers resources for caregivers, health care professionals, and people in pain; within these categories, Web links on a number of pain-related topics, such as arthritis and back pain, are listed.

National Pain Foundation

The National Pain Foundation provides information on types and causes of pain, treatment options, and care providers and support organizations.

Dana Links

Back Pain and Disk Disease — The Dana Guide

Published Mar 21, 2007
by Thomas N. Byrne
Back pain can also herald a serious underlying disease, such as cancer, aneurysm, vertebral compression fracture, or infection.

Chronic Pain — The Dana Guide

Published Mar 21, 2007
by Kathleen M. Foley
For some people, chronic pain originates in an episode of acute pain; for others, there is an ongoing cause, such as arthritis or cancer.
 

Last Updated: 7/30/10
Editor: Johanna Goldberg
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