For Grace: Women In Pain

When someone lives with chronic pain, a clinician’s words can help…or harm. Three communication shifts that can help patients feel heard ⬇️

"My coworkers always know when I'm migraine-ing without my saying so. 'It's all in the eye,' they say." — Betty, Migraine Warrior. Learn why red, bloodshot eyes and migraine attacks often go hand-in-hand. bit.ly/3Nlg15e

Kratom is in the news a lot these days, and its also appearing more often in doctor's notes. Researchers say its a sign that doctors should discuss with patients the "risks and benefits" of kratom -- but what exactly should they tell them? rebrand.ly/doctors-increa…

About 150 U.S. service members have been wounded so far in the Iran War, including 8 that are seriously injured. Many probably don't realize they are likely to have chronic pain for years to come. rebrand.ly/today-wounded-…

Dr. Forest Tennant says every chronic pain patient should get their hormone levels checked, because hormones are needed for pain control. One of the first signs of hormone deficiency is when pain medication loses its effectiveness. rebrand.ly/chronic-pain-7…

Many adults would hate the idea of moving back home to live with their family. For PNN's Crystal Lindell it was a necessity. And she has no regrets. rebrand.ly/why-recommend-…

More children are going to emergency rooms to get treated for dental pain. Experts say its due to a shortage of pediatric dentists and because some kids have poor oral hygiene. rebrand.ly/kids-ers-3a4a2d

In the name of "opioid rotation," Neen Monty was forced to stop taking oxycodone and to try buprenorphine for pain relief. It did not go well. rebrand.ly/forced-off-230…

A new study in India found low levels of Vitamin D -- the sunshine vitamin -- in EVERY patient with chronic low back pain. India gets plenty of sunshine, so why are Vitamin D levels so low in the Indian population? rebrand.ly/low-vitamin-79…

It's been 13 years since Crystal LIndell woke up with rib pain that wouldn't go away. That morning began a long journey to find a cause and the many challenges that come with living with chronic pain. It upended Crystal's life in many ways -- not all of them bad. rebrand.ly/reflecting-yea…

U.S. drug overdoses fell by over 24% in 2024, one of the largest declines on record. Overdoses involving prescription opioids continued their steady decline, and are now vastly outnumbered by deaths involving fentanyl, suicide and firearms. rebrand.ly/overdose-death…

What wisdom has Mollie Englehardt gleaned from her rise and fall and rise again as a culinary pathfinder? youtube.com/shorts/8AVWJYe… #BumpInTheRoad

"Back then they treated these kinds of #autoimmune #arthritis with aspirin & heating pads,” she says, noting that without #medication the #disease destroys your joints and attacks organs.": buff.ly/TZJNoy9 by @theseatedview #ChronicIllness #RA

Cecelia didn’t give up aerial arts after her MS diagnosis — she adapted. This #MSAwarenessMonth, read her story. healthywomen.org/real-women-rea…

New research: chronic widespread pain may increase risk of high blood pressure by 75%! Early pain management could protect your heart. 💛 painmedicinenews.com/a/FjcBAA/t #ChronicPain

What's your goal for your 100th birthday? youtube.com/shorts/p55NBW3… #BumpInTheRoad

New video drop from #Women In #Pain Nation HQ! Let's do it! WIPN leader Cynthia Toussaint shares her 43-year #familycaregiver is going thru a rough patch - and how she appreciates every sweet, loving thing that her #hero does tinyurl.com/mrx3fw75 #chronicpain #unsung #champio

New #Women In #Pain Nation video for all of you sweethearts out there! WIPN leader Cynthia Toussaint shares that for all the bad that comes with #chronicpain, there are some silver linings that warm the heart. Who knew? tinyurl.com/bdf5rv8k #staystrong

Check out @ForGrace's March Story of the Month as we look at the power of #comeback. Sara Gehrig from age 4 loved being in sports. Then asthma & spinal problems wiped out everything. Now Sara helps others with #chronicpain step up tinyurl.com/mryjfvw6 #keepgoing #dontstop

Acute pain is the body's alarm system, telling us of injury, infection & more. But if you don't shut it down, it can become something worse. Check out @ForGrace's #AcutePain Campaign to make your plan of action tinyurl.com/mvrec2s3 #stopthepain