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American Chronic Pain Association

American Chronic Pain Association
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Contact

Telephone:
Address:
800-533-3231
PO Box 850
Rocklin, CA 95677
 

Organization website: http://www.theacpa.org/default.aspx

About Us

The American Chronic Pain Association has been helping people live fuller lives in spite of their pain since 1980. Our goal is to provide them with the tools they need, in addition to what their health care provider offers, so that they can improve their skills in the self-management of their chronic pain. We focus on helping the person with pain become an active partner on the health care team. In addition, we work to raise awareness among the health care community, policy makers, and the public at large about issues of living with chronic pain.

 

Questions & Answers

Q. Is the zoster virus contagious? Should I avoid contact with my one-year-old grandson while I have zoster?
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American Chronic Pain Association
You are right that zoster, or shingles, is caused by a virus. Luckily, most people either have been vaccinated against this virus or are already...
Q. Is it safe to still use over-the-counter medications with an expiration date that has passed?
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Expired over-the-counter drugs are usually safe, but they might not be effective. The expiration date on the bottle is the last date the manufacturer...
Q. What is fibromyalgia? What are the risk factors for it? How is it treated and what type of practitioners treat it?
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain, stiffness, and tender spots on the body. It also makes people tire quickly. It involves muscles...
Q. Why did my doctor give me an antidepressant for my pain? I’m in pain, not depressed!
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It is a little confusing, but a number of antidepressants have actually been found to help ease chronic pain. According to the Pharmacologic, ...
Q. What is the difference between physical dependence and addiction to pain medications?
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It’s very common for people to be confused about the difference between physical dependence and addiction. According to the American Chronic Pain...
Q. What can I expect from a visit with a Pain Management Doctor?
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American Chronic Pain Association
Coming to your appointment prepared will help the doctor to assess your condition more efficiently and effectively. Some things you can do to prepare...
Q. I’m experiencing pain from zoster (shingles). What causes the pain and is there any treatment for it?
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American Chronic Pain Association
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a very painful infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. This virus also causes chicken pox (varicella) and can...
Q. Can nerve pain be cured?
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American Chronic Pain Association
There is no cure for the damaged nerves that cause nerve pain. But with an effective pain management program that might include exercise, stress...
Q. How do I manage nerve pain?
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American Chronic Pain Association
Effectively managing nerve pain requires taking an active role in your health care and recovery process. Be open with your doctor about the pain you...
Q. Is nerve pain a serious medical condition?
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As a person experiencing pain, you have the right to have your condition taken seriously. Nerve pain is a medical condition that affects more than...
Q. What is neuropathic pain?
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American Chronic Pain Association
Neuropathic pain - otherwise known as nerve pain - is a type of chronic pain that occurs when nerves in the central nervous system become injured or...
Q. What is the difference between nerve pain and muscle pain?
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American Chronic Pain Association
The tingling and burning sensations of nerve pain are very different from the soreness and aches you might feel from muscle pain. Muscle pain is...
Q. Why do I feel pins and needles one minute and sharp stabbing pain the next?
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There are a number of symptoms associated with nerve pain. A common symptom is often described as a burning, stabbing, or tingling pain. Nerve pain...
Q. What is biofeedback and how can it help me with pain management?
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American Chronic Pain Association
Biofeedback is a method used to raise a person’s awareness of physical processes that the body usually controls on its own. A computer is used to...
Q. What is chronic pain?
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American Chronic Pain Association
Chronic pain is pain that continues a month or more beyond the usual recovery period for an injury or illness or that goes on for months or years due...
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