Chronic Pain - All People Who Are Living In "New York"

Denise Coleman

posted 10/04/2009, comments (18)

Coping as Individuals

The National Center for Health Statistics reports that over 76 million people live with pain. I was reminded recently that we must not just think of this huge number but of the individuals that comprise it. I met a woman who is living with disabling pain, trying to cope and support herself, even though the Social Security Administration... Read more Chevron

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Anna

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Living With It

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posted 01/12/2008, comment (1)

Experiences with doctors and pain clinics in Bay Area

Hi,I am moving to the Bay Area shortly and hope to find a good (great?) pain management doctor or clinic. I would be grateful if others living with chronic pain in the Bay Area could speak about their experiences with different doctors, UCSF, Stanford, etc. If you have had a negative experience and don't wish to share it publicly, please send... Read more Chevron

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Francine Vorbeck

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posted 09/18/2007, comments (0)

I Can Dream (A Poem) By Francine Vorbeck

I Can DreamI can dream of the day when I will be freeFree of the pain that consumes all of meI can dream of the life that has gone by too fastFor now my dreams have come in lastPriority now has become my painI try to live, but all is in vainThe life I yearn for can be no moreFor that part of me has closed its doorThose days of laughter have... Read more Chevron

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