Poppy's Chronic Pain Forum Suggested Links

Poppy's Chronic Pain Forum

Suggested Links

Here are some links that you might find useful.

General Health Links

PDR.net - Physicians' Desk Reference online health resource

The Canadian Health Network - Canada's national network of health information providers

Your Health Information - online health resource

medbroadcast.com - Canada's source for health information

webmd.com - "health has a homepage"

medicine.net - practical information on medical conditions and medical/surgical procedures

Discovery Health - online health resource

docguide.com - online health resource

Dr. Koop's Community - online health resource from the former Surgeon General

wholehealthmd.com - the best in complementary and alternative medicine

medscape.com - multi-specialty medical information and education tool

Medical Care - an excellent online health resource

sickbay.com - health search engine

Yahoo! Health - health guide with research tools and news

healthcentral.com - provides the latest health news plus an interactive health profile tool

health.com - health news and tips

toubibonline.com - a consumer-focused interactive web site, which provides users with comprehensive healthcare information

Intelihealth.com - Harvard Medical School health centre

HealthWorldOnline - an easy to navigate health resource

adam.com - medical and health information

self.com- a place for health, wellness and fitness

Health Web - provides organized access to health-related resources

CNN.com - Health - CNN's comprehensive health news resource

National Institute of Mental Health - NIMH

Medical World Search - medical intelligence at your fingertips

University of Iowa - patient information by organ, common problems, or departments

healthhelper.com - features medical library and expert advice

CUCPS - Complete Home Medical Guide

about.com: Health/Fitness - comprehensive health and fitness guide

Prevention - online version of the health magazine

American Medical Association- official site of the American Medical Association

American Academy of Family Physicians - national association of more than 80,000 family physicians, family practice residents, andmedical students

Physician Referrals Network - provides adjunctive medical care

Internet Health Library - searchable directory of health-related sites

healthanswers.com - searchable directory of health-related sites

Health Finder - directory of government and nonprofit health-related sites

healthseek.com - a good source for the latest health news and medical breakthroughs

healthtouch.com - articles on a wide range of health issues

Mayo Clinic Oasis - health, nutrition and fitness information

NOAH - a huge health resource sponsored by the New York Online Access to Health

Wellness Letter - newsletter of nutrition, fitness, and self-care

vitamins.com - medical encyclopedia and health advice

naturalhealingtoday.com - alternative health magazine

PubMed - National Library of Medicine - medical search engine

Freeality Online - medical search engine

Google - search engine

Beaucoup - search engine

Health on the Net Foundation - search engine

MediGuide - a guide to medical information and support on the Internet

National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Women's Health Links

Lilly Womens' Health - women's health resource

Woman's Health Interactive - an interactive women's health resource

Health Square - designed for women, Health Square provides up to date medical and health information

NWHRC HealthyWomen - comprehensive information on women's health topics from the National Women's Health Resource Center

InteliHealth - woman's health guide

Ladies' Home Journal Online - a general women's health and lifestyle ezine

MAMM.com - women, cancer and community

Women's Diagnostic Cyber - physician advice

Women's Health Hotline - a newsletter providing information on women's health

OBGYN.net - a global, physician-reviewed network for doctors, medical professionals, women and the medical industry

Shape Magazine - womens' health and fitness magazine

Health at women.com - healing, alternative medicine, natural medicine, women's health

Pain Treatment and Support Links

paincare.net - interactive online resource for pain relief

People in Pain - general links on pain including pain relief, pain management, treatment and medical research

Pain Management - sites on treatment programs, techniques and tips for pain relief

chronicillnet.org - the first multimedia information source on the Internet dedicated to chronic illnesses

stoppain.org - Department of Pain Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Centre

Advanced Pain Care - about Chronic Pain

healingwell.com - commmunity directory of message forums

pain.com - for those having difficulty coping with chronic pain

American Academy of Pain Management - pain information for patients and professionals

American Pain Society - pain resources for patients and professionals and links to pain web sites

American Chronic Pain Association - support and information for people with chronic pain

American Pain Foundation - information and education for helping people who suffer with pain

The Chronic Pain Association of Canada

North American Chronic Pain Association of Canada

Partners Against Pain

webmd.com - detailed information on treating chronic pain

S.F. Medical Clinic for the Treatment of Pain - San Francisco pain clinic

Holistic Health Solutions for Living with Chronic Pain - guide for chronic pain sufferers

The PICPAIN Network - offers chronic pain support to suffering women

National Childhood Cancer Foundation - a gathering place of comfort, information and support for young people who battle cancer

Other Links

Pain Support Groups and Message Boards:

Chronic Pain Support Group - msn message board for migraine and chronic pain sufferers

Share a Smile - a Yahoo message board dealing with chronic pain management through laughter

Support for Chronic Pain - information, inspiration, support for people living with pain

Chronic Pain Foundation - a collective fellowship for all persons with and associated with those afflicted with chronic pain

Chronic Pain Support Forum - a support site for all those who suffer from chronic pain

Boards and Blogs - webmd.com - message boards and health blogs

Chronic Pain Forum - a Yahoo message board offering support for those who suffer with chronic pain

Dictionaries and Glossaries:

On-Line Medical Dictionary Search - an online medical search dictionary

Medterms.com - online medical dictionary

Remember to search on general health links, women's health links, and pain treatment and support links as well as the links below.

Fibromyalgia:

Fibromyalgia Network - educational materials on fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

Fibromyalgia - nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education and patient advocacy for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

National Fibromyalgia Partnership - medically accurate research information on fibromyalgia

Advanced Techniques for Overcoming CFS, FMS, and GWS - treatment approaches for chronic fatique syndrome, fibromyalgia and Gulf War Syndrome

immunesupport.com - resources for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome

National Fibromyalgia Association - fibromyalgia symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

UKfibromyalgia.com - source of information and sounding board for new fibromyalgia information

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Sleep

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder [TMJ]:

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

TMJ Association - patient-based advocacy organization

TMJ Disorders - focuses on conservative, reversible treatments

TMJ - find a dentist to alleviate TMJ

TMJ Disorders Consult

TMJ Syndrome and Treatment - offers description and treatment of TMJ

Austin Dental Group - The Complex World of TMJ Therapy - TMJ: its symptoms and possible treatments

Butler Chiropractic - Can Chiropractic Care Help TMJ?

Dr. Edward Reiman's Chairside Consultation - Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Mitral Valve Prolapse [MVP]:

Understanding the Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome

What is Mitral Valve Prolapse?

Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome

Mitral Valve and Mitral Valve Prolapse

Cancer:

American Cancer Society - the American Cancer Society's cancer resource center

Cancer Backup - the U.K.'s leding cancer information service

National Cancer Institute - current, accurate and comprehensive cancer information

Chemotherapy and You - a guide to self-help during cancer treatment

Coping with Cancer - this online booklet describes what to expect during radiation therapy for cancer and offers suggestions for self-care during and after treatment

Web MD - The Basics of Radiation Therapy - guide to radiation therapy

Alliance for Lung Cancer - advocacy, support and education

American Academy of Dermatology - ABCD's of Melanoma Detection

See Poppy's Chronic Pain Forum Links Page Two for Cancer Pain Links

Interstitial Cystitis:

Interstitial Cystitis Association

Interstitial Cystitis Network

IC Hope for Interstitial Cystitis

Yahoo! IC Support Group - support group for sufferers of Interstitial Cystitis

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Interstitial Cystitis

Arthritis:

Arthritis Canada - a wide range of arthritis information

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Treatment and Prevention

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Exercise for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment and Prevention

Arthritis Insight

Rheumatoid Arthritis

American College of Rheumatology

Knee Pain:

Knee1.com - find healing technology/rehab. for knee pain

Knee Pain Central - this site will help you to discover source of pain and various methods for treatment

KneeGuru - knee disorders, surgery and rehabilitation

Synvisc.com - information on viscosupplementation therapy for osteoarthritis in knees

Back Pain:

Low Back Pain Home Page - Dr. Weil discusses the different causes of low back pain and posts non-surgical treatment options. Learn a bit about the back's anatomy and steps you can take to alleviate the pain

Spine-Health - comprehensive resource for back pain

Back and Neck Injury/Chronic Pain ~ About.com - find out about Chronic Back, what symptoms to look for, how to have it accurately diagnosed, and what treatments are available

National Back Pain Association - a U.K. charity for the treatment and relief of back pain

The Spinal Column

Back Pain Relief - treatment for back pain

Back Pain Relief - The Ultimate Guide - a book and CD on back care

Back Pain

Shoulder and Hip Pain

AAOS Shoulder Pain - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons information booklet

Painful Shoulder Conditions

Neck and Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Pain ~ Rotator Cuff Injuries



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