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Living with Pain — Working with Your Primary Care Provider
By Bill McCarberg, MD
People living with chronic pain have a variety of medical and non-medical health care providers to choose from, and many of you have seen multiple specialists and still have considerable pain. The likelihood is that you will end up where you started—with your primary care provider. Written by a primary care provider, this article offers suggestions on how to get the most out of this doctor-patient relationship. Click here.

Spotlight on Andrea Bowen — The Art of Living with Chronic Pain
After more than 30 years, Andrea Bowen has learned the art of living with chronic pain. She knows her way of living with chronic pain may not work for everyone, but she is sharing her tools with others in a guided meditation CD and booklet she has written and produced. Andrea says part of what she's learned is that life is an art form. "We're not going to be perfect at it. We need to live our lives the best we can," she says, and that's what she's trying to do. Click here to read about Andrea's journey with chronic pain and the deep relaxation techniques that have helped her deal with her pain.

Pain in the News
Read the latest information about treating pain related to spinal cord injuries and the new shingles vaccine that may prevent the painful nerve disorder postherpetic neuralgia.

Support the National Pain Care Policy Act of 2005
In March, Representative Mike Rogers (R-MI) introduced HR 1020, the National Pain Care Policy Act of 2005. The bill calls for making pain a national public health priority and will establish the National Center for Pain and Palliative Care Research within the National Institutes of Health. This bill needs your action today. Click here to read more about the bill and learn how you can make a difference in our nation's health priorities.

Free Safety Materials Available for Individuals taking Actiq
Click here to read more about obtaining a free welcome kit designed to address proper use, child safety and proper storage and disposal of Actiq (oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate).

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.

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