| WASHINTON, DC: June 2, 2006--
According to a PRWeb release today statistics of Americans in poorly
managed physical pain are shocking. MAGNUM agrees, with nearly 50
million Americans suffer from persistent pain. Nearly 36 million are
affected by Migraine disease. This “invisible” illness can be disabling
and can make those afflicted by them feel isolated, alone, and
powerless. In addition, at least 80% of the world's population will be
affected by tension-type headaches at some time in their lives.
 MAGNUM's own brilliant Dr. John Claude
Krusz and Teri Robert have joined forces Helen Dearman to form Pain
Tamers(TM) At Sea to provide opportunities for chronic pain, headache,
and Migraine patients to learn about their conditions and management
techniques. In the setting of an ocean cruise, the goal of Pain
Tamers(TM) At Sea is to provide a peaceful, relaxing setting for
educational seminars combined with a short vacation.
“By offering people a chance to
learn in a relaxing atmosphere, away from the stresses of everyday
life, we will be providing them with tools to go home and do more to
take control of their pain issues, whatever they are. For the few
days they’re with us, they won’t have to worry about answering their
phone, taking care of their house, going to work, preparing meals,
or even making the bed. They can enjoy some quality relaxation
time, learn, and have special time to meet and talk with other
people who fully understand their situation,” Robert said.
Dearman commented, “You don’t have to let pain stand in your way.
I’ve learned how to ‘tame’ it and want to tell others they can too.”
The first Pain Tamers(TM) At Sea cruise
is scheduled for October 12 through 16, 2006, departing from Galveston,
Texas, aboard the Carnival “Fun Ship” Ecstasy. Each of the three days
will include three hours of seminars on the treatment of chronic pain,
headaches, and Migraine disease; coping skills; building support
systems, and more.
Krusz, Dearman, and Robert will each conduct a one-hour seminar each
day. Printed materials will accompany the lectures. Topics include:
Krusz:
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- Introduction to
Headache and Chronic Pain. What are the Numbers?
- Co-morbidities for
Headaches, Migraines and Chronic Pain
- Pain Treatments for
Different Pain Syndromes
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Dearman:
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- Pain 101
- Medications and
Definitions
- Goal Setting &
Monitoring
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Robert:
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- Headaches and Migraine
Disease 101
- Management and
Treatment of Headaches and Migraines
- Empowerment, Disease
Awareness
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MAGNUM strongly recommends this uplifting
learning experience for any Migraineur who has been looking for a good
reason to take some well needed time off. Rarely is there an
opportunity for a patient to gain access to the most current medical
information in a truly restful as well as exciting venue. But hurry
up! This Pain Tamers(TM) At Sea event is limited to the first 100
people to register to ensure the best experience for all participants.
Early registration is suggested. Detailed information is available at
the Pain Tamers(TM) At Sea Web site,
www.PainTamersAtSea.com. Reservations may be made through Dianne at
Academy Travel by calling 805-781-2630.
About Dr. John Claude Krusz
JOHN CLAUDE KRUSZ, MD, PhD is a prominently recognized expert in the
fields of headache and Migraine treatment and pain treatment. In
addition to being an outstanding clinician, he is also a researcher and
author. Dr. Krusz practices at the Anodyne Headache and PainCare center
in Dallas. He also offers his expertise and talents to assist with the
“Ask the Clinician” column on About.com’s Headaches and Migraine site.
About Helen Dearman
HELEN DEAERMAN knows what chronic pain feels like...she has been
battling chronic pain for 27 years. Her fight against pain began in 1975
when she fell four stories from a ski lift. She broke her lumbar spine
in three places; however, her spinal injury was NOT discovered or
treated for 17 years. However, she did not let her pain keep her from
doing the activities that she loved to do...and you don't have to let
pain stand in your way either! Helen is the founder of the National
Chronic Pain Society (http://www.ncps-cpr.org),
an advocacy group that helps people to deal with chronic pain. She also
hosts a weekly international Internet radio show PainTamers(TM) on
www.VoiceAmerica.com.
About Teri Robert
TERI ROBERT is a popular health writer and patient advocate. In 2004,
she received the National Headache Foundation’s (http://www.headaches.org)
“Patient Partner Award.” The About.com “Guide” for Headaches and
Migraine (http://headaches.about.com),
she also serves as the support advisor for MAGNUM, the National Migraine
Association (http://www.migraines.org),
and serves on the education committee for O.U.C.H., the Organization for
Understanding Cluster Headaches (http://www.ouch-us.org).
She is also the author of one of the best selling Migraine books “Living
Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell
You… That You Need To Know,” published by HarperCollins.
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