Living Well -
Summer 2007

Welcome to the Living Well newsletter, dedicated to the thousands of people finding chronic pain relief with their Medtronic Pain Therapy.

This newsletter includes the story of a Living Well member’s experience with chronic pain and its affect on her husband’s life. Also included is an article from the American Chronic Pain Association highlighting the need to understand the experiences of a person with chronic pain and the caregiver, as well as ways caregivers can take action and seek support. Last but not least are some responses to common questions regarding support groups and chronic pain care.

Since this is a newsletter for you, we would very much like to receive your comments and ideas for upcoming newsletters. You can either
email us with your comments and suggestions at:
livingwell@medtroniceducation.com
or write us at:
Medtronic Living Well
710 Medtronic Parkway, LN330
Minneapolis, MN 55432

LIVING WELL IS A NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY MEDTRONIC FOUR TIMES A YEAR FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE USING A MEDTRONIC IMPLANTABLE DEVICE TO TREAT CHRONIC PAIN. OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT ASSISTS EVERYONE IN LIVING WELL WITH MEDTRONIC PAIN THERAPIES.

Features

Rechargeable Device from Medtronic Provides Relief for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Jackie's Story
The story of a patient suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) who received a Medtronic neurostimulation system. This article shares this patient's experience with CRPS and its effect on her life.
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Did You Know

This article features ideas on how to cope with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and other chronic pain conditions.
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Common Questions

Adjusting to life with your Medtronic Pain Therapy is bound to raise many questions. This portion of the newsletter addresses common questions regarding chronic pain care.
Common Questions