U.S. Pain Foundation

Applying for #SocialSecurity Benefits: How to Help the Record Tell the Full Story of Your Life With Pain Hear from an experienced attorney on #SSA #disability claims related to #chronicpain in this guest blog: uspainfoundation.org/news/social-se… #SSDI #DisabilityBenefits #TheDisabilityGuys

Our #BIPOC affinity #peersupport group—created for Black, Indigenous, & people of color with #chronicpain—now meets twice monthly: 🔹 1st Friday, 1-2 p.m. ET 🔹 3rd Monday, 5.6 p.m. ET Already registered? No action needed. New here? Please join! Register: painconnection.org/bipoc-support-…

There’s still time to register for Preparing for Your Long-Term Disability Claim, a FREE #webinar at 1 pm ET on 3/10. Hear from experienced attorneys on strategies to consider & missteps to avoid in employer-based #LTD claims for #chronicpain. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

📅 February 28 is #RareDiseaseDay. Rare diseases may be uncommon, but the people living with them are not invisible. Today is about amplifying #patientvoices in the #raredisease community as we push for understanding, research, and better care. #HealthEquity #ChronicPain

📖 Living with #diabetes or diabetes-related #pain — or know someone who does? The #INvisibleProject magazine's Diabetes edition offers expert insights & personal stories. Print copies are FREE, for anyone. Order today: uspainfoundation.org/order-materials #DiabetesAwareness #ChronicPain

"One of the biggest problems in pain-related #disability claims is that pain often does not behave the way insurers expect disability to behave." Hear from disability attorneys on #longtermdisability claims for those with #chronicpain in this guest blog: uspainfoundation.org/news/long-term…

#Disparities in #painresearch can affect whose experiences are studied, whose voices are heard, & whose needs are addressed. Hear why diverse #patientvoices are essential for equitable solutions. 🔗Read & share: uspainfoundation.org/pain-research-… #HealthEquity #Advocacy #INvisibleProject

Living with #chronicpain adds complexity when applying for #SocialSecurity (#SSA) #disabilitybenefits. Don't miss our FREE #webinar at 1 p.m. ET on 3/12; hear from an experienced disability attorney about gathering evidence & speaking to reps. REGISTER: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

When #chronicpain affects work, navigating #longtermdisability benefits feels like a full-time job. Join a FREE #webinar at 1 p.m. ET on 3/10 to hear from experienced attorneys about key steps to a successful #LTD claim. REGISTER: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #Insurance #Disability

On #IDPD, we’re reminded progress requires inclusion. When people with disabilities are supported, communities thrive. We’re committed to equitable care, better research, strong protections & elevating lived experience. You deserve access & to be believed. We’ll keep advocating.

Give today and choose where your gift makes an impact—advocacy, education, peer support, or pediatric programs. All our services stay free because of you. 👉 uspainfoundation.org/donate #GivingTuesday

Chronic pain is complex. No two people experience it the same way — and we need every safe option available. A hidden federal provision could ban most hemp-derived products many rely on for relief. Read U.S. Pain CEO’s op-ed in @thehill: thehill.com/opinion/health…

URGENT: Hidden language in the federal budget bill could ban nearly all full-spectrum hemp—vital for pain, PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, & more. Tell Congress: Protect access, not block it. Take 2 mins to speak out now: votervoice.net/USPF/Campaigns… #ChronicPain #CBD #AccessToCare #Hemp

We’re honored to stand alongside incredible partners like @LADAorg at #ACR25. Together at the #Lupus Community Booth #2121, we’re amplifying the patient voice and advancing care. Here’s to the power of collaboration in improving lives!

Hola #Women In #Pain Nation! Here's the second installment of our "Partners in Pain" series as WIPN leaders Cynthia Toussaint & John Garrett interview long-time #chronicpain advocates Ellen Lenox and Stu Smith about #caregiver conundrums tinyurl.com/dm63rz2t #EDS #CRPS

Imagine missing a week of school every month—not for vacation, but because of #chronicpain. For too many kids, that’s reality. See what else our #pediatricpain warriors shared in our survey findings: uspainfoundation.org/wp-content/upl… #ThisIsPain #UnmaskingPain #PainAwarenessMonth

“I’m not very hopeful.” Caregivers are doing the work of nurses and advocates — without training or support. -69% feel unprepared -81% lack resources This system is collapsing: uspainfoundation.org/news/untrained… #ThisIsPain #UnmaskingPain #Caregivers #PAM2025

21% of people with pain aren’t seeing a provider for their pain. Whether due to cost, stigma, waitlists, or access, many are navigating pain without support. Pain care must be within reach—for everyone. Because pain is more than a chart. It’s a life. #ThisIsPain #UnmaskingPain

Caregivers are doing medical-level work — without training, support, or backup. 69% feel unprepared to manage a loved one’s pain. No roadmap. No margin for error. It’s time to support the people holding it all together: uspainfoundation.org/wp-content/upl… #ThisIsPain #UnmaskingPain

Behind every sleepless night & insurance battle is a parent holding it all together. 89% feel anxious about their child’s future. This isn’t just worry — it’s the mental load of pediatric pain. Connect with others who get it: painconnection.org/parents-group #ThisIsPain #UnmaskingPain