I am not defined by my pain
I have, from birth, had headaches and body pain every single day. I have been told by doctors that my pain tolerance is very high. What others classify as a 9, I count as a 4-5. I rarely take any pain medication. I do not want to be addicted and my body does not tolerate medicine well.
I can't control the pain but I've learned to tolerate it. I'm 63 so I've had a lot of pain. I don't usually say anything about the pain
Thank you for your interest in this consultation with the Canadian Pain Task Force towards an improved approach to better understand, prevent, and manage pain in Canada.
The online consultation is now closed, and written submissions are no longer being accepted.
Feedback provided from the consultation will inform a report identifying best and leading practices, potential areas for improvement, and elements of an improved approach to pain management in fall 2020.
For more information on the Task Force, please visit the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/about-health-canada/public-engagement/external-advisory-bodies/canadian-pain-task-force.html
Keep in touch with us via email at CPTF cptfsecretariatsecretariatgtcsld@canada.ca
Sincerely,
Canadian Pain Task Force
