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Share Your Story: Amy Branton

Mar 12, 2015

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I’ve dealt with severe back pain since the birth of my son when I was 24. During childbirth my doctor was inexperienced with high risk patients (obese) and he instructed me to push incorrectly. I herniated 2 discs in my back and a few months later, I started my journey of dealing well and not…

Alzheimer’s clinical trial

Nov 24, 2014

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Barby Ingle

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There is an Alzheimer’s clinical trial going on right now where the study drug being investigated will help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The research will test if the study drug improves memory, other mental skills, and overall quality of life in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here is some basic information: Participants must…

The Power of Pain Foundation Article for PAINWEEK Journal

Jul 5, 2014

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Barby Ingle

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The Power of Pain Foundation Article for PAINWEEK Journal 2014 PAINWeek Journal (PWJ) Vol 2, Q 2 issue By Barby Ingle The mission of the Power of Pain Foundation (POPF) is to promote public and professional awareness of neuropathy conditions while educating those affected by the neuropathy pain, as well as their families, friends, and…

Stronger Than Pain by Twinkle VanFleet

Jun 2, 2014

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Barby Ingle

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Stronger Than Pain By Twinkle VanFleet Her heads high, spirit flying, Body Weak, Sometimes dying Laughing out loud, striving for gain, Never giving in, she’s stronger than pain. Her voice carries, dissolving in echoes Lifted by swirls of radiant speckles, A showering existence With gratitude and persistence A heart filled mind evolves to soar…

A Call for State Legislation to Support an Increase in Abuse Deterrent Formulations (ADF) Allowing Chronically Ill Pain Patients Better Access to Life Giving Medication

May 20, 2014

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Barby Ingle

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By Barby Ingle, Chairman Power of Pain Foundation facebook.com/powerofpain, twitter.com/powerofpain 5/8/2014 Over the past few years the conversations on opioid use have become more about the people abusing these medications and less about the patients who use them correctly. In the midst of abuse and diversion of prescription opioid medications, a negative spotlight is being…

What things can you do to ensure better healthcare?

Mar 29, 2014

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Barby Ingle

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I often reflect back on my experiences over the past 11 + years and know that I want my future healthcare to be better than my past. I have been putting a lot of thought into what I could of done better or things I wish I knew then that I know now… Here are…

What to ask my provider or pharmacist about the medication I take?

Mar 26, 2014

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Barby Ingle

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Once a provider gives you a medication as them some questions… and then ask those same questions to your pharmacist. Really get to know the medication that you will be taking and why. It can save your life! What should you ask? Why are you prescribing this medication for me? How often should I take…

Invisible Diseases and Insurance Companies: Challenging and Preventing Insurance Denials

Feb 13, 2014

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Barby Ingle

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By Kantor & Kantor, LLP Invisible diseases are often complex, mysterious, and complicated. Because of the ambiguous nature of these conditions, finding a diagnosis (or more than one diagnosis) can prove to be a difficult and prolonged process. Patients are faced with two challenges: (1) the internal suffering and symptoms they experience may not be…

Power of Pain Foundation partners on WEGO Health Activist Awards

Nov 11, 2013

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Ken Taylor

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We wanted to take a moment today to let you know that Power of Pain Foundation has recently partnered with WEGO Health to share their Third Annual WEGO Health Activist Awards. WEGO Health is an online network comprised of Health Activists – leaders and influencers within the online health community – and they’ve put together…

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