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Stay informed about chronic pain policy changes, research breakthroughs, advocacy victories, and community news. Knowledge is power in the fight for proper pain care.

News and Advocacy Updates

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🤝Community

Feb 18, 2026

How to Prepare for Your Pain Specialist Appointment

Getting the most out of a pain specialist visit requires preparation. Use this guide to document your symptoms, organize your medical history, and advocate effectively for your care.

📢Advocacy

Feb 18, 2026

Know Your Rights: Workplace Accommodations for Chronic Pain Under the ADA

Chronic pain conditions qualify for workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn what protections you have and how to request the support you need.

⚖️Policy

Feb 18, 2026

CDC Updates Chronic Pain Guidelines: What Patients Need to Know

The CDC has released revised guidelines for prescribing opioids, acknowledging that the 2016 guidelines were misapplied and caused harm to chronic pain patients. Here is what changed and what it means for you.

🔬Research

Feb 18, 2026

Breakthrough: New Study Links Fibromyalgia to Small Fiber Neuropathy

A landmark study from Johns Hopkins researchers provides the strongest evidence yet that fibromyalgia has a measurable neurological basis, potentially transforming how the condition is diagnosed and treated.

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