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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.orgAccredits 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.orgServes as a coordinator for patient support organizations, public education about pain American Pain Society (part of I.A.S.P.) www.ampainsoc.orgMember 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.
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (215-690-0252)
National Headache Foundation www.headaches.org
Anesthesia Organizations
American Society of Anesthesiologists www.asahq.orgHas 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.
Magazines/Trade Journals Manufacturers & Retailers Consultants, Books About Chronic Pain Consumer Information & Other Websites
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