Whether we have headaches, Migraines, or pain from another source, pain's impact on our lives can't be ignored. A Congressional mandate declared 2000 - 2010 as the Decade of Pain Control and Research. September is Pain Awareness Month in this, the sixth year of that decade. This is the month to learn more about pain and its relief and work to raise the awareness of others.

We have a number of resources available for you...

• You can read about the effects of pain, how many people it affects, and the organizations working to relieve pain in Chronic Pain: Pain Awareness Month.
   
• I just read a truly exceptional book and have reviewed it for you -- "Pain - the Fifth Vital Sign."
   
• Headache and Migraine Care: As it SHOULD Be. This is the kind of care we all need and deserve.
   
• If you're not getting the support you need from those close you you, here are resources to help, Support: When people "don't get it!"
   
• Dr. Krusz and I have answered many questions about pain in our Ask the Clinician Column.
   
• We have several informational articles about advocacy issues.
   
• If you want to do some reading, here are more book reviews for you.
   
• Last, but certainly worthy of top billing too, you can always join us in our forum for support and information.