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It is estimated that 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain and about 50 million in the United States. Although chronic pain is a common experience, many pain sufferers feel isolated and misunderstood by their doctors, co-workers, family and friends. Many also go untreated or under-treated by the healthcare system. In 2019, your donations helped PNN reach nearly 1.8 million people in the U.S.

Do you use artificial intelligence to learn more about your medical conditions and symptoms? Many patients do, but they'...
04/08/2026

Do you use artificial intelligence to learn more about your medical conditions and symptoms? Many patients do, but they're less open to actually use AI in their own healthcare.

By Crystal Lindell Many of us are using artificial intelligence (AI) in our everyday lives, such as learning more about our medical conditions. But when it comes to actually using AI in their own healthcare, patients are less open to it. That’s according to a new poll by The Ohio State Universit

A new study suggests that hypnosis has long-term benefits for people with moderate to severe chronic pain. Their pain l...
04/07/2026

A new study suggests that hypnosis has long-term benefits for people with moderate to severe chronic pain. Their pain levels dropped and stayed low even after hypnosis therapy ended.

By Pat Anson The same academic institution that helped launch a nationwide crackdown on opioid medication has a new suggestion on how to treat chronic pain: hypnosis. Researchers at the University of Washington enrolled 127 people with moderate to severe pain from spinal cord injuries in a study

Dr. Lynn Webster says GLP-1 weight loss drugs show real potential as a treatment for pain and/or addiction, but further ...
04/06/2026

Dr. Lynn Webster says GLP-1 weight loss drugs show real potential as a treatment for pain and/or addiction, but further studies are needed to show they are safe and effective.

By Dr. Lynn Webster In Greek mythology, the goddess Panacea carried a potion that could heal any disease. It’s a seductive image, and it’s how GLP-1 drugs can start to feel as reports pile up about their potential in treating conditions besides diabetes and obesity. A recent Washington Post

It's sad and disappointing to see Tiger Woods involved in another car accident. Even worse was how the news media was so...
04/03/2026

It's sad and disappointing to see Tiger Woods involved in another car accident. Even worse was how the news media was so quick to demonize the prescription opioids he had in his pocket.

By Crystal Lindell Famed Golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car accident this week. While the crash was likely caused because he was reportedly looking at his phone and changing the radio station when it happened, something else has taken up nearly all the coverage of the event: Two

Many thanks to Julie Titone for including PNN in her Substack column on opioids. Please subscribe to Julie's Substack p...
04/03/2026

Many thanks to Julie Titone for including PNN in her Substack column on opioids. Please subscribe to Julie's Substack page for more of her columns.

A chat with Pain News Network's editor has me thinking about opioids

Drinks that combine kava and kratom are growing in popularity as "healthy alternatives" to alcohol. But a new CDC study ...
04/02/2026

Drinks that combine kava and kratom are growing in popularity as "healthy alternatives" to alcohol. But a new CDC study shows they're also resulting in more calls to U.S. poison control centers.

By Pat Anson For the second time in a week, the CDC has released a study warning of “serious medical outcomes” for people who consume kratom, a controversial supplement used by millions of Americans as a stimulant and pain reliever.

It's never fun to be the butt of anyone's April Fool's joke. But that's how the medical system works for many chronic pa...
04/01/2026

It's never fun to be the butt of anyone's April Fool's joke. But that's how the medical system works for many chronic pain patients.

By Crystal Lindell When you’re a chronic pain patient, every single day can feel like you’re the butt of an April Fool’s Day joke:  Think your doctor will actually help you? April Fool!  Think your insurance will cover your medical bills? April Fool!  Think you’ll

If you suffer from joint pain caused by osteoarthritis, collagen supplements could be way to make your joints stronger. ...
03/31/2026

If you suffer from joint pain caused by osteoarthritis, collagen supplements could be way to make your joints stronger. More research is needed, but it appears collagen can improve the health of your bones, muscles and skin.

By Heba Ghazal Collagen supplements have become one of the bestselling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they actually work? A major new review of the evidence – pulling together data from 113 clinical trials – suggests that,

The Iran war is causing more than just high gasoline prices. It is disrupting shipping and global supply chains, which m...
03/30/2026

The Iran war is causing more than just high gasoline prices. It is disrupting shipping and global supply chains, which may worsen drug shortages and lead to higher prices for many pharmaceuticals.

By Pat Anson The Iran war has disrupted the global supply chain so much that it could worsen shortages and raise prices of painkillers and other commonly used medications, according to experts.  In addition to supplying much of the world with oil and natural gas, the Middle East serves as

A clinical study has found that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) significantly reduces pain and fatig...
03/29/2026

A clinical study has found that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) significantly reduces pain and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia, when combined with physical therapy. The benefits were long-lasting, with people using TENS daily having the best outcomes.

By Pat Anson In the first clinical study of its kind, researchers at the University of Iowa found that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) significantly reduces pain and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia, when combined with physical therapy. Fibromyalgia is a poorly underst

Next week is Holy Week, but PNN's Crystal Lindell won't be attending any church services -- something she used to do reg...
03/27/2026

Next week is Holy Week, but PNN's Crystal Lindell won't be attending any church services -- something she used to do regularly. Chronic pain has robbed Crystal of many things, including her faith.

Has pain taken your faith or deepened it?

By Crystal Lindell Next week is Holy Week, but I won’t be spending any of it in church. It hasn’t always been that way. Before I developed chronic pain in 2013, I was quite devout. In fact, in the years right before my health issues, I was even working as a paid youth leader for a Methodist Chur...

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Pain News Network is an independent non-profit online news service that provides daily, in-depth coverage about chronic pain and pain management. Our mission is to raise awareness about chronic pain, and to connect and educate pain sufferers, caregivers, healthcare providers and the public about the pain experience.