Chronic Pain
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
American Academy of Pain Management 13947 Mono Way Suite A Sonora, CA 95370 Phone: (209) 533-9744 Fax: (209) 533-9750 E-mail: aapm@aapainmanage.org Web Address: http://www.aapainmanage.org/ The American Academy of Pain Management is one of the largest pain organizations in the United States. The organization helps patients find a health professional in their area to provide treatment. It also provides research and educational materials.
American Academy of Pain Medicine 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025 Phone: (847) 375-4731 Fax: 1-877-734-8750 toll-free E-mail: info@painmed.org Web Address: http://www.painmed.org/ The American Academy of Pain Medicine is a professional organization dedicated to education, training, advocacy, and research in the area of pain medicine. The Web site also provides links to other pain organizations and resources for patients with chronic pain.
American Board of Pain Medicine 4700 W. Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025 Phone: (847) 375-4726 Fax: 1-877-734-8751 E-mail: info@abpm.org Web Address: http://www.abpm.org The American Board of Pain Medicine certifies physicians as diplomates in pain medicine. The Web site includes a list of certified pain medicine providers by state.
American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) P.O. Box 850 Rocklin, CA 95677 Phone: 1-800-533-3231 Fax: (916) 632-3208 E-mail: ACPA@pacbell.net Web Address: www.theacpa.org American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) is a not-for-profit organization that provides information and support to help people live more fully in spite of their pain. ACPA groups across the U.S. are open to anyone who is living with an ongoing pain problem. These groups provide support, validation, and education in basic pain management and life skills.
American Pain Society 4700 W. Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025 Phone: (847) 375-4715 Fax: 1-877-734-8758 toll-free E-mail: info@ampainsoc.org Web Address: http://www.ampainsoc.org The American Pain Society is a multidisciplinary organization of basic and clinical scientists, practicing clinicians, policy analysts, and others. The mission of the American Pain Society is to advance pain-related research, education, treatment, and professional practice.
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH | Last Updated: February 22, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Nancy Greenwald, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | |
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| Topic Overview | |
| Cause | |
| Symptoms | |
| What Happens | |
| What Increases Your Risk | |
| When To Call a Doctor | |
| Exams and Tests | |
| Treatment Overview | |
| Prevention | |
| Home Treatment | |
| Medications | |
| Surgery | |
| Other Treatment | |
 | Other Places To Get Help |
| Related Information | |
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