Since I began dealing with chronic pain several years ago, I’ve done a great deal of reading on the subject. While there is an abundance of material available, I rarely come across advice that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the complexity of the problem while also being genuinely insightful. Today I was fortunate enough to come across a site that met this criteria: Overcoming Pain by Australian psychologist Mark Grant. Grant has spent more than 20 years treating sufferers of pain and he has drawn on this experience to develop some helpful resources for both chronic pain sufferers and their families. His Ten Steps to Overcoming Chronic Pain offers practical advice on how to mentally cope with the condition and take a proactive approach to managing the physical and emotional symptoms. For those who have a loved one with a chronic pain condition, Grant offers Ten Tips for Communicating with a Person Suffering from Chronic Pain. These tips help families to understand the many ways chronic pain affects both the body and mind as well as provide advice on avoiding many of the common problems in communication with a chronic pain sufferer. Through all of his writing, Grant demonstrates a level of understanding and sensitivity that is rarely seen in healthcare providers or mental health professionals. If you or someone you love is dealing with chronic pain, I highly recommend that you check out his site.
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From the American Pain Foundation:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may remove important pain medications from the market or could very likely limit access to certain pain medications that are currently legally prescribed to millions of Americans suffering from pain.
The FDA needs to hear how vital access to these medications is to people with pain and what tragic results could occur if they were denied access to these medications or if additional barriers were created making access more difficult for people who are legally prescribed these medications.
ACTION REQUESTED
Send a letter to the FDA sharing your story about how their decisions would impact you or your loved one. The FDA MUST receive your letters by Tuesday, June 30th, so don’t delay.
Please review the following to assist in your letter writing and to provide further information on the issue:
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Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Consumer Talking Points
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American Pain Foundation’s Position Statement on REMS
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American Pain Foundation’s Recommendations on REMS
Please Note: All letters sent electronically or through the mail must clearly include the following information at the top of your letter: Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0143. Please send a copy of your letter to advocacy@painfoundation.org so we also can have an opportunity to hear your commentary.
Click here to go directly to the FDA comment submission page to submit your letter electronically or mail your letters to:
Division of Dockets Management (HFA305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Testimony of Pain Advocates at FDA Hearing, May 27th and 28th. These testimonies may also help you write your letter.
THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR LETTER AND ALLOWING YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD!
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