Community Resources & Partner Groups
APDF shares the following community-based resources that offer education, peer support, and advocacy within the chronic pain space. These groups are independently operated and reflect a broad range of patient experiences and perspectives.
ACMCRN Public Information Group
A patient-focused discussion group connected to the American Chronic Pain & Migraine Research Network (ACMCRN). Conversations often explore positional pain, symptom patterns, and shared patient experiences, with an emphasis on education and peer insight.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CPPNewsSource/
Pain Pump Support Group (Medtronic & Flowonix)
A peer-led Facebook community centered on real-world experiences with implanted pain pump therapies. Members openly discuss benefits, challenges, and lived outcomes related to Medtronic and Flowonix devices, encouraging honest, patient-driven dialogue.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3835732839807026/
End Pain Stigma Action
A community dedicated to organizing action and raising awareness around the stigma faced by people living with chronic pain and the healthcare professionals who treat them. The group focuses on advocacy, education, and coordinated efforts to promote understanding.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3835732839807026/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
CPP News Source
A chronic pain–focused group sharing news, policy developments, research highlights, and community discussion relevant to patients and advocates navigating today’s pain-care landscape.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CPPNewsSource/
DocToks with Dr. Forest Tennant
An educational discussion group centered on clinical insights, research, and commentary led by Dr. Forest Tennant, a long-standing voice in pain medicine and patient advocacy.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/doctoks.with.dr.f.tennant/
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Disclaimer:
Inclusion of these resources does not imply endorsement by APDF. Views expressed within these groups are those of the individual communities and participants.