When Stress Moves in Like a Storm
By Tracy Zuckerman
Stress is phenomenon that we must learn to cope with. It is a turbulent storm between your mind and body. Stress occurs when there is either emotional or physiological tension that creates an imbalance in our nervous systems. Anyone living with chronic pain has a heightened level of stress because of the tension between our minds and bodies. Read more about stress and chronic pain.

Dealing with Stress During the Holidays
Dealing with stress during the holidays is a challenge for anyone, but can be especially challenging if you're dealing with the limitations of chronic pain. Read some basic tips to help you lessen the stress in your life and enjoy this holiday season.

Giving Thanks
Often times we become overwhelmed by chronic pain and the problems associated with this disease. During these times, one of the most difficult things to do is to change our focus from what we've lost to the good things we still have in our lives. As hard as it may seem, it is possible to uncover those things for which we're grateful and find little ways to give back to others. Read more.

Resource for Uninsured and Underinsured Individuals Requiring Medical Care
So many people living with chronic pain contact the National Pain Foundation asking what they can do to receive health care after they lost their insurance coverage or their jobs and have used all their resources to receive care. The NPF has found a resource for such individuals. Click here to learn more.

FDA Approves Personal Therapy Manager for Patients with Medtronic Implantable Drug Pumps
The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved the Medtronic Personal Therapy Manager (PTM) for patients with chronic pain and implanted SynchroMed II drug pumps. The PTM allows patients to activate delivery of doctor-prescribed supplemental doses of pain medication to alleviate increased pain. Click here to read more about this new device.

Making Sense of Pain Relief
Are you one of the approximately 70 million Americans with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms?
The National Pain Foundation has joined with the American Chronic Pain Association and the American Pain Foundation, with support from Pfizer, Inc., for an educational campaign designed to help clarify new, and sometimes confusing, information about pain relief for arthritis or joint symptoms. Read more.

Pain in the News
News this month includes a survey about participation in clinical trials, gender differences in pain sensitivity, treating severe facial pain with Botox, migraine, low back pain and exercise, and more. Click here to read the latest research in pain.