Pain Treatment & Management

Websites dedicated to providing information about general pain management and about treatment for pain resulting from specific medical conditions.

Resources in this category:

City of Hope Pain Resource Center: Nursing Research and Education
http://cityofhope.org/prc/

"The purpose of the COHPPRC is to serve as a clearinghouse to disseminate information and resources that will enable other individuals and institutions to improve the quality of pain management. The COHPPRC, established in 1995, is a central source for collecting a variety of materials including pain assessment tools, patient education materials, quality assurance materials, research instruments and other resources." This site contains annotated bibliographies of professional print literature on pain management topics, plus a limited number of full-text and consumer-oriented resources.

Fibromyalgia Network
http://www.fmnetnews.com/

The website provides educational materials on fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Included is information about the illness, resources, avocacy, equipment, and coping techniques.

High School Bioethics Project
http://www.bioethics.upenn.edu/

This site from the Penn Center for Bioethics contains a general introduction to bioethics, including a listing of related external links and organizations.

The Mayday Pain Project
http://www.painandhealth.org/

"The major goal of The Mayday Pain Project is to increase awareness and provide objective information concerning the treatment of pain. This web site is set up to be an index for visitors and contains carefully chosen Internet links and resources. We hope that everyone from pain sufferers to family members and care givers to medical professionals will use this site." A site with Internet links on a variety of pain- and health-related topics as well as a monthly column on topics of interest.

Pain.com
http://www.pain.com/

A pain and pain management site with information for both medical professionals and consumers. Resources include Internet links, a searchable online library, "Ask the Doctor" service, pain clinic locator, online journal, continuing medical education information, support group and pain clinic lists, and more.

Partners Against Pain
http://www.partnersagainstpain.com/

A site with pain management resources for both consumers and professionals. Incudes online articles, support group contact information, professional education resources, suggested reading lists and more.

RSDHope
http://www.rsdhope.org/

"Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome is a progressive disease of the Autonomic Nervous System that can follow a simple trauma (fall or sprain) a break or fracture (especially wrist and ankle) a sharp force injury (such as a knife or bullet wound), heart problems, infections, surgery, RSI/CTS, spinal injuries/disorders, or major trauma." This site contains information on RSD, treatment, diagnosis, terms, glossary, medications, causes, and a newsletter.

Spine-Health.com
http://www.spine-health.com/

This sites goal "is to provide you with a comprehensive, highly informative and useful resource for understanding, preventing, and seeking appropriate treatment for back and neck pain and related conditions."