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Links to
Websites
and Other Resources Specializing In Chronic Pain Topics
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.
Description & Focus
Website
Associations
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
http://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.
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.
Magazines/Trade Journals
Manufacturers &
Retailers
Consultants, Books About
Chronic Pain
Consumer Information &
Other Websites
www.Pain101.com
a Chronic Pain information portal for
consumers
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Source: Pain101 (Marketdata Enterprises, Inc.) research
*page last updated 07/29/2008
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