National Pain Care Act of 2007: What YOU Can Do

Will - hi .. I am on your side with respect to writing in or calling from the Senator's and the Governor ,, here in New Mexico .. I have done so for many year in Florida .. I used to work with some newspapers in FL .. so I learned that you reach out to as many people as possible on issues that affect healthcare for the disabled , etc. ... thank you for the info, will get in touch out here in NM with as many groups and organizations , Senator's, Congressmen/women and our illustrious Governor Richards ....

    Thank you for the link. I followed it, personalized my message & sent it off, it was very easily done & took less than 3 minutes to do!

-kat

Thanks for posting the information, Will.  I have contacted my congressmen and senators over the years as well, and have already been to the APF's website many times.  It is a good place for pain advocacy, they have many ways to get involved. 

It is easy to do and makes a difference.  My congressman has sent letters back to me, each time I have contacted him, with his stance on the issues and sometimes even other ideas on ways to advocate the positions.

I agree with Will that we can make a difference if we let all our voices be heard.  We need to change the way that our polititions, our doctors and all citizens look at pain treatment in America.  Hopefully the next generation will not have to suffer and be looked upon as "addicts" for trying to treat their pain.

Thanks again Will,

Jenny

It's a name I have come across over and over again as I have been learning to live with chronic pain over the past 9 years....Will Rowe.

The Pain Foundation website has been a huge source of support and education and hope for me and many many others. 

 It's helpful, to me, to feel that progress is being made in pain care!  We need advocates! We need support!  So thank you, Will, for all your hard work. It makes a difference. 

Dear Bill,

   I recently became aware of the Nation Pain Care Policy Act and have tried hard to spread the news to everyone I can contact.

   Unfortunately I've run into some resistance concerning the legitimacy of the American Pain Foundation. Because of this some people are leery of siging their support for the bill. Is there any way/ place that will confirm the legitimacy of the site so as to allay their fears?

Dear Mr Rowe

I just wanted to thank you for all the information and keeping me updated as to what I as a pain sufferer can do to participate in increasing awareness and efforts to get our congressmen to hear our voice.

I really want to also encourage others to follow the links that are provided and go to the information page to educate yourself on the laws and also make your voice be heard by the legislature.

The American Pain Foundation has made your effort to contact your congresman very simple, all you have to do is follow the links and fill in the blank spaces, add your own comment to the letter and click it to print, save a copy for yourself and click the send and whether you want yours to be e-mailed or faxed.  It's so simple, yet could be so beneficial for all of us.

If your like me, and your one of the lucky pain patients that does recieve adequate medications and treatments, then consider what your life would be like if you no longer had your doctor and could not find one willing to help you, because they were afraid to treat you properly because of the laws.  There are many of our neighbors all over the US suffering with inadequate treatment and no help from meds.  Please, just take a moment and follow the links, it's easy and so very well worth it, for the people you will help.

 This is the second time that I've been able to participate in Chronic pain advocacy and I'm so thankful that the foundation allows me to help.

Thank you

Betty