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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.

The DEA plans to cut the supply of oxycodone again next year -- at a time when there are oxycodone shortages and some dr...
11/29/2025

The DEA plans to cut the supply of oxycodone again next year -- at a time when there are oxycodone shortages and some drug manufacturers have stopped making oxycodone products.

By Pat Anson The Drug Enforcement Administration is planning to cut the supply of oxycodone by over 6% in 2026, along with marginal reductions in the supply of hydrocodone, morphine and other Schedule II opioids.  If the DEA’s plans are finalized after a short public comment period, it wo

Black Friday marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, and that means hunting for the perfect gifts. He...
11/28/2025

Black Friday marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, and that means hunting for the perfect gifts. Here are some gift ideas for loved ones living with chronic pain and illness.

By Crystal Lindell Black Friday marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, and that means hunting for the perfect gifts for those we love. Below are some gift ideas for loved ones with chronic pain and illness. It’s a gift list you can trust because it’s all based on my own exper...

Need some gift ideas for loved one? Checkout PNN’s annual holiday reading guide. If you live with chronic pain and illne...
11/27/2025

Need some gift ideas for loved one? Checkout PNN’s annual holiday reading guide.

If you live with chronic pain and illness or have a friend or family member who does, here are 12 books that would make great gifts over the holidays. Or you can always “gift” one to yourself.

By Pat Anson Is kratom really as dangerous as public health officials say it is? What foods can help reduce pain and inflammation? Why do some people get Long Haul Covid and others don’t? How can I manage pain flares from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? What is percutaneous hydrotomy and why is it growing

Have you thought about using kratom for pain relief but have concerns about trying it? PNN's Crystal Lindell wrote this ...
11/26/2025

Have you thought about using kratom for pain relief but have concerns about trying it? PNN's Crystal Lindell wrote this beginner's guide to kratom to answer some common questions.

By Crystal Lindell Whenever I meet someone who’s having trouble managing their chronic pain, I always suggest that they look into kratom. However, many soon realize that there’s not much trustworthy information out there about what kratom is and how to use it.  I’ve been taking kratom for

PNN's Carol Levy wishes her doctors were more curious about her health issues. Too many leave it up to her to figure out...
11/25/2025

PNN's Carol Levy wishes her doctors were more curious about her health issues. Too many leave it up to her to figure out what's wrong and what tests to order.

By Carol Levy In my last column , I wrote about doctors needing more empathy. I feel it’s important for them to understand and relate to whatever their patients are experiencing. I have been sick for a few months, a jaw infection that keeps coming back. The left side of my face, the side with t

If you suffer from chronic pain, chances are you've been encouraged to try "mindfulness" for pain relief. PNN's Neen Mon...
11/24/2025

If you suffer from chronic pain, chances are you've been encouraged to try "mindfulness" for pain relief. PNN's Neen Monty says the benefits of mindfulness have been exaggerated (it doesn't cure or relieve pain), but it may help you cope with pain better.

By Neen Monty “Mindfulness” is one of those words that’s been stretched so far it’s almost lost its meaning. We’re told it will calm our nerves, ease our pain, and maybe even transform our lives.  But what is mindfulness, really? And what can it actually do for people living with chro...

With the holiday season about to get underway, PNN's Crystal Lindell shares five tips that people with chronic pain can ...
11/23/2025

With the holiday season about to get underway, PNN's Crystal Lindell shares five tips that people with chronic pain can use to survive the holidays. The key is keeping them as low stress as possible. Do you have tips of your own?

By Crystal Lindell The holiday season kicks off this week, but for people with chronic pain, this time of year can be difficult to navigate.  Below are some tips for surviving the season while also dealing with chronic pain and illness. You can trust that they actually work, because all o

Public health experts are angry over new statements on a CDC website that claim childhood vaccines may cause autism. The...
11/21/2025

Public health experts are angry over new statements on a CDC website that claim childhood vaccines may cause autism. The agency was never consulted on the changes, leading one expert to say CDC "is now a zombie organization.”

By Arthur Allen, KFF Health News The rewriting of a page on the CDC’s website to assert the false claim that vaccines may cause autism sparked a torrent of anger and anguish from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrecking the

Have you heard of The PAIN GAME on Substack? Dr. Lynn Webster calls it an extraordinary effort to expose the true origin...
11/20/2025

Have you heard of The PAIN GAME on Substack? Dr. Lynn Webster calls it an extraordinary effort to expose the true origins of the opioid crisis: How the DEA and federal prosecutors equated pain medicine and taking care of very sick people with criminal activity.

By Dr. Lynn Webster “What happened?” It’s the most basic question you can ask about the opioid crisis. Yet for more than two decades, most of the answers the public has been given have been pre-packaged: Greedy drug companies, corrupt “pill mill” doctors, desperate patients, and a heroic l...

The official start of winter is still weeks away, but it's already snowing in some places. PNN's Crystal Lindell has mix...
11/19/2025

The official start of winter is still weeks away, but it's already snowing in some places. PNN's Crystal Lindell has mixed feelings about cold weather. It causes more aches and pains, but winter also offers a chance to rest and refocus. How do you feel about winter?

By Crystal Lindell We have already had our first snowfall here in northern Illinois. Regardless of the official day on the metrological calendar, snow marks the start of winter for us. And when you have chronic pain, the season brings with it cursed gifts, offering both a time of guilt-free rest a

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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.