I have chronic pain

what do you know about the painful condition called “arachnoiditis”? One of our members writes to us about her organisation which is dedicated to helping people with this condition.

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I know someone with chronic pain

Chronic pain can have a significant effect on personal relationships with both friends and family members. Caring for someone who lives with chronic pain can leave you feeling helpless and frightened sometimes. If you care for someone who lives with chronic pain, we may be able to support you too.

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Health Professionals

Helping people living with chronic pain can be distressing and challenging if you are a health professional. Chronic Pain Australia has resources for Health Professionals.

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MEDIA RELEASE: NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE LTD

15.6.10: A study from Denmark into the safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has received significant media attention but the National Prescribing Service is concerned some media reports may exaggerate the risk of using these products. Read the media release here.

 

QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT BOOSTS FUNDING FOR PERSISTENT PAIN SUFFERERS.

10.6.10: The Queensland Government today announced an unprecedented investment to help sufferers of persistent pain in the 2010-11 State Health Budget.

Treasurer Andrew Fraser said the State Government would invest $39.1 million in operational funds over four years for the staged implementation of a hub and spoke persistent pain service network across Queensland.

Read the full story here. Sourced from Faxts.com

 

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