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- Pain Management
Information from About Arthritis Guide Carol Eustice
- Arthritis Foundation
1330 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
404/872-7100 or call your local chapter, (listed in the telephone directory)
800/283-7800
This is the major voluntary organization devoted to arthritis. The Foundation publishes a free brochure, Coping With Pain, and a monthly magazine for members that provides up- to-date information on all forms of arthritis. The Foundation also can provide addresses and phone numbers for their local chapters and physician and clinic referrals.
- American Chronic Pain Association
P.O. Box 850
Rocklin, CA 95677
916/632-0922
The Association provides information on positive ways to deal with chronic pain, and can provide guidelines on selecting a pain management center.
- American Pain Society
4700 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60025-1485
847/375-4715
The Society provides general information to the public and maintains a directory of resources, including referrals to pain centers.
- National Chronic Pain Outreach Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 274
Millboro, VA 24460
540/997-5004
The Association operates an information clearinghouse offering publications and cassette tapes for people with pain. They also publish a newsletter that includes information on pain management techniques, coping strategies, book reviews, and support groups.
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Sources:
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