Welcome to Pain.com!

Pain is a subjective term just as happy and hot are. Wouldn't you agree? For example, someone in our office always turns the air conditioner up because it's too "cold." Soon, someone else turns the A/C down because it's too hot! One day, the poor thing is just going to quit on us.

Similarly, what one person considers painful may just be uncomfortable to another. The problem with a subjective term is that it makes it difficult to communicate to others what you mean. One of our goals is to help patients and healthcare providers have better conversations. To do that, we are creating resources that help patients better understand their conditions, treatment plans, or treatment options. Providers can also use these resources when working with their patients.

But, we need your help! What conditions or pain categories would you like to see on Pain.com? Are there specific treatments you'd like to know more about? Send us your thoughts. We encourage our healthcare professionals to also submit resources they use with their patients. Or, if you have information that can help your colleagues provide better care, submit that as well.

We hope you are enjoying the changes occurring on Pain.com, and we welcome your ideas and feedback. Until next time.

The Pain.com Team

Consumers

Breakthrough Pain Category

Do you suffer from breakthrough pain (BTP)? If so, you're not alone. A recent study shows that up to 86% of patients report experiencing sudden flare-ups of pain that ‘breakthrough' the medication they are taking to prevent pain.

» Click here to read some of the Frequently Asked Questions patients have about BTP.

» To read some common BTP facts, click here

» Do you want detailed information about BTP? Click here to read an article about the use of opioids for chronic pain.

» View the Breakthrough Pain Category

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