Los Angeles Chronic Pain
Support and advocacy information for individuals dealing with chronic pain.
Author: paintom
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My Thoughts: Why Join a Peer-Led Chronic Pain Support Group?
(Edited with AI) Dealing with chronic pain is hard, and managing it alone can often feel overwhelming. One meaningful source of support is a peer-led chronic pain support group, where people who understand the unique challenges of living with chronic pain lead the discussions. Here are some reasons why joining one of these groups might…
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Pain Tools –
Twelve practical and easy to use tools from the Pain Toolkit author, Pete Moore. https://www.paintoolkit.org/pain-tools 1 Acceptance Accept that you have persistent pain and then begin to move on. Acceptance is the first and the most important tool in your pain self management toolkit. View Tool 2 Get involved Get involved, start building a support team. Being successful…
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New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan – Alliance for Patient Progress
https://allianceforpatientaccess.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c67da0b816e8460d454282be4&id=8747d47dca&e=f0b6d3884f The new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, starting January 1, 2025, aims to help Medicare Part D patients manage their prescription drug costs. Key features include capping out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 annually and allowing patients to spread these costs over 12 monthly payments. Patients can enroll in the program starting October 15, 2024, during the…
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Know the Science – NCCIH
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/know-science Know the Science Why is it important to know the science of health? Simply put, because there is a lot of misinformation out there—from anecdotes disguised as evidence to excessive claims made by supplement manufacturers to TV doctors touting the latest “miracle cure.” On this page you’ll find tools to help you better understand…
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NPR’s Quest to Reclain Your Calm
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/09/28/nx-s1-5084630/anxiety-stress-relief-tips-strategies If you want to stress less, join NPR’s quest to reclaim your calm September 29, 20246:01 AM ET Allison Aubrey Maria Fabrizio for NPR Stress is woven into the human experience. The older I get, the more I’ve come to expect challenges and struggles — in relationships, career and parenting — as well as…