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The Empowered Patient's Guide to Chronic Pain Medications

Medications for chronic pain vary depending on whether or not pain is acute or chronic. Experts discuss types of chronic pain & medications used to treat them.

The Empowered Patient’s Guide to Colon Cancer Pain

A dull, persistent belly ache can be an early sign of colon cancer. Colon cancer isn't necessarily fatal but early detection improves chances for survival.

I Use Medical Cannabis for Pain. Here’s How I Explain it To My Kids.

When mom, dad, or even grandma is using medical cannabis and CBD to manage chronic pain and related symptoms, they may have to explain their “drug use” to their children and teens.

Chronic Pain and Mental Health: The Empowered Patient's Guide

Depression and anxiety can plague people living with chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia. Learn more about the effects of chronic pain on mental health.

Living as a Transgender Woman: Surgeries, Stigma, and Struggle

A transgender woman shares her journey through emotional and physical pain as she transitioned, ultimately forging a path in medicine and advocacy.

Chronic Pain: Types, Cause, and How to Manage It

What is chronic pain? Understanding chronic pain can help you manage it. Experts explain acute vs. chronic pain, the psychological effects of chronic pain & more.

Refusing to Let Chronic Headaches Keep Her in the Dark, this Artist Reveals the Light

Artist Bethany Noël Murray’s paintings focus on the fine details and strange beauty of her chronic migraine with aura condition.

The Empowered Patient’s Guide to Pelvic Pain

Chronic pelvic pain is a complex condition that can be difficult to diagnose. Finding a knowledgeable doctor pushing back against the stigma are important first steps.

Trigeminal Neuralgia: The Empowered Patient’s Guide

What is trigeminal neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is a chronic disorder of the trigeminal nerve. Our experts explain more.

The Empowered Pain Patient’s Guide to CBD

CBD can offer pain relief for those suffering from chronic pain conditions. Learn how CBD can help with osteoarthritis, diabetes, cancer and more.

How Animal Rescue Rescued Me

Animal rescue promotes healing and can be an antidote for depression, too. Here's how baby squirrels and kittens kept one woman moving through her chronic pain.

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