This is a place for people with chronic pain (and their supporters) to talk about doctors, diseases and illnesses, treatments, medications, pain medications, support, relationships, pharmacists, feelings, frustrations, experiences or anything in relation to pain, illness or pain management.

Our goal is to provide a safe haven of support, friendship and information in a relaxed environment that is more like a supportive, understanding family than a support group.

All who are in pain or who are supportive of people in pain are welcome. This is an OPEN format unless you do not follow the rules. We do not condone the use of - or discussion of - illegally obtained narcotics or street drugs including those obtained through illegal offshore internet pharmacies.

Please look for an IMPORTANT EMAIL from the group's owner that will be sent to you automatically after you make your request to join. You must read the information sent to you and reply stating that you agree in order for your membership to be approved. IF YOU DON'T READ AND RESPOND TO THAT EMAIL, YOUR MEMBERSHIP REQUEST CANNOT BE APPROVED. We ask that all new members review the rules before posting their first message.

Thank you... we look forward to getting to know you!

Keywords: Pain, Pain Management, Chronic Pain, Suicide, Spine, Support, Medication, Drugs, Pharmacy, Prescriptions, Narcotics, Opioids, NSAIDs, Doctors, Nurses, Physicians, Arthritis, Lupus, Health, Illness, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Spine, Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar, Cervical, SLE, FMS, CFS, CRPS, Edema, Kidney Pain, Scleroderma, RA, RSD, GI, IC, AS, IBS and many more.

Please see the File titled "Fair Use Notice" regarding copyrighted material on this website.

Co-Owners - Betsy & George

Moderators - Annie, Hilda & Monroe

If you have questions, please contact us at: Chronic_Pain_Assistance-owner@yahoogroups.com