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Getting Comfortable with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (aka RSD)
By Tracy Zuckerman
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), is a debilitating illness and it plays havoc on your body. Tracy offers her insights on how she finds ways to manage her pain and increase her comfort level as best she can. Click here to read more about the small comforts Tracy employs in dealing with her chronic pain.

Healing Steps to Wellness — Headaches
By Michael W. Loes, MD, MD(H)
In the United States 18% of women and 6% of men will experience migraine at least once a year, the medical cost of which is more than $2 billion per year. In this month's installment, Dr. Loes offers suggestions on how to get control of your headaches. Read more!

Pain News
This month's abstracts from leading clinical journals include information about arthritis research, migraine, low back pain and exercise, and more. Click here to read more.

Nominate Someone You Know for the Second Annual "Making A Difference" Award
Do you know someone who has achieved outstanding accomplishments despite living with pain? Someone who has contributed to improving the lives of people with pain through disease awareness, community service or care giving? Now is your chance to nominate deserving individuals for the second annual Endo Pharmaceuticals "Making A Difference" Award. Click here for more information.

Consumer Guide to Options for Managing Chronic Pain
In these times of conflicting information about medications, addiction, and other aspects related to treating chronic pain, it's difficult to know where to turn. The National Pain Foundation has joined forces with the American Chronic Pain Association and the American Pain Foundation to provide support, information, and resources to help people live with chronic pain. We have collaboratively created A Consumer Guide to Options for Managing Chronic Pain. The guide answers key questions about recent developments and offers support for people with pain and the challenges they face.

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