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Links to Websites & Resources Specializing In Chronic Pain

Following is a list of some of the more popular websites related to Chronic Pain topics, prescription and over the counter Chronic Pain aids, finding a Chronic Pain lab or Chronic Pain center or specialist, and products such as specialty mattresses that may improve your Chronic Pain. This list is by no means all-inclusive, as there are probably thousands of websites containing information about Chronic Pain issues. However, these are the ones that, in Pain101's opinion, are the most heavily visited, have some track record, or are run by legitimate organizations.

Associations

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain     www.aacfp.prg

Has 500 members--dentists who treat head, facial, neck pain. Referral service for    patients suffering from head, facial, neck pain worldwide.

American Academy of Pain Management     www.aapainmanage.org

Accredits pain programs, has more than 6,000 certified members (MDs - mostly anesthesiologists,   chiropractors, physical therapists, psychologists, others)

American Association for the Study of Headache     www.aash.org

Has 1,600 physician members, publishes journal: Headache

also at same address: American Academy of Orofacial Pain

American Chronic Pain Association

Support group, self-help organization for pain patients with 850 local chapters,    publishes a newsletter and workbook, has 5,000 consumers on their mail list

American Council For Headache Education

Has a quarterly newsletter, offers referrals to local professionals, runs support groups, $15/year annual member dues.

American Headache Society     www.ahsnet.org

 Has over 2,500 health care professional members; In 1990, the Society formed the American Council for Headache Education (ACHE)

American Pain Foundation     www.painfoundation.org

Serves as a coordinator for patient support organizations, public education about pain

American Pain Society (part of I.A.S.P.)     www.ampainsoc.org

Member of Intl. Assn. for Study of Pain, multidisciplinary group of physicians and pain management experts, has annual member directory, newsletter (APS Journal),  conferences. Also publishes Pain Forum.

American Society of Pain Management Nurses     www.aspmn.org

Arthritis Foundation     www.arthritis.org

 

International Association for the Study of Pain     www.halcyon.com/iasp

 Has 5600 individual members from 83 countries; members-scientists, physicians, other health professionals interested in pain research/therapy. Promotes education/training in field of pain, informs public of current research, publishes member directory.

Also operates the American Academy of Pain Medicine:

American Academy of Pain Medicine

Physician-only group, publishes Clinical Journal of Pain, mission is to enhance the practice of pain management in the U.S.; the only pain organization with representation in the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

301-495-4484 or 877-22-NIAMS (226-4267)

National Chronic Pain Outreach Association, Inc.

Members include: MDs, patients and spouses, physical therapists, others. Information clearinghouse, makes referrals, publishes newsletters

National Committee on the Treatment of Intractable Pain  (202-452-4836)   

3,500 members, promotes education/research into more effective methods of pain  prevention and control.

Mesothelioma Center


The Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource for all mesothelioma issues ranging from mesothelioma statistics to diagnosis options. www.asbestos.com
 

National Comprehensive Cancer Network     (215-690-0252)

 

National Headache Foundation              www.headaches.org

 

 

Anesthesia Organizations

 

American Society of Anesthesiologists   www.asahq.org

Has more than 37,000 members, professional society of physicians specializing in or interested in anesthesiology, U.S. & foreign, holds convention, publishes:     Anesthesiology, and a newsletter.

 

Pain101.com a Chronic Pain information portal for consumers

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Manufacturers & Retailers

Consultants, Books About Chronic Pain

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