Greetings,

I was sitting here deliberating about how under-treated most of us chronic pain patients are, and how to change it. I was wondering, is there a union or coalition of chronic pain sufferers established that would give us a collective voice ? Everything I've found seems geared only towards the treating physicians. I think it would be great to have a coalition of patients with an M.D. to review records and right to membership, with the ultimate goal of having lobbying power and visibility with assured credibility upon membership. Anyone have thoughts or knowledge of any current type of group ? The only concern I have is that the membership roster would probably be one-stop shopping for big brother to determine who to watch, but maybe I'm just being paranoid. Any input appreciated.....

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