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Members rallied around a call to action encouraging people to write to the US Pain Foundation advocating for better chronic pain treatment,... Read more

Members rallied around a call to action encouraging people to write to the US Pain Foundation advocating for better chronic pain treatment, with several sharing that they had already signed or sent letters supporting improved care access. A few members opened up about their long-term experiences with opioid medications like fentanyl patches, emphasizing that when used responsibly under medical supervision they can be safe and effective for years without abuse. A recurring frustration was the excessive wait times between appointments and treatment adjustments, with one member expressing hope that upcoming knee replacement surgery would finally restore their mobility after months of delay.