Health Archives - Barby Ingle

Empowering Women’s Health in Chronic Pain

Barby — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:01:16 +0000

Empowering Women's Health in Chronic Pain: Reflections Post-International Women's Day 2026As we move forward in March 2026, with International Women's Day just behind us on March 8th, it's a perfect time to reflect on the strides we're making—and the battles still ahead—in women's health. This year's theme, "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," resonates deeply with me as a chronic pain advocate, author, and candidate for Arizona House of Representatives in LD7. I've spent years fighting for those living with rare diseases and chronic pain, conditions that disproportionately affect women. Women bear a unique burden when it comes to chronic pain. Conditions like endometriosis, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) often strike us harder, yet they're under-researched and underfunded. March is NMOSD Awareness Month, shining a light on this rare autoimmune disease that can cause severe pain, vision loss, and mobility issues. Recent news highlights the urgent need for change. Leaders worldwide are calling out biases in women's health research and funding, emphasizing that addressing these gaps could dramatically improve quality of life for billions of women. Organizations like the World Health Organization are pushing for gender equality in health, ensuring all women and girls achieve the highest standard of wellbeing. As we celebrate Women's History Month and push forward, let's commit to action. Join a support group, attend an event, or advocate for better funding in women's health research. Remember, hope is real, and together, we can overcome. Stay strong, Arizona! Read the full post for more on advocacy, events, and my journey.

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Barby Ingle’s Advocacy Journey

Barby — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:51:30 +0000

Barby Ingle’s relentless dedication to chronic pain and rare disease advocacy has shone brightly from June 2024 to October 2025. As President of the International Pain Foundation (iPain), she’s made waves through policy, community engagement, and global recognition. In June 2024, Barby graduated from the Apache Junction Citizen Leadership Institute, sharpening her skills for impactful advocacy. By July 2024, she ran for Arizona’s House of Representatives (LD7), elevating discussions on #MAHA, patient rights, and rare disease access. Her influence grew with the Global 100 - 2024 Healthcare Advocate Extraordinaire Award in August and continued through her pivotal role on the NORD Arizona Rare Disease Advisory Council (AZ-RDAC), advancing biomedical research and policy for rare diseases. In June 2025, Barby spoke at The Vital Choice Project alongside Rep. Leo Biasiucci and Mike Tyson, while collaborating with RFK Jr. on an HHS project to dismantle barriers to healthcare access. From editing iPain Living magazine to hosting the Barby-Q for Life fundraiser, Barby’s innovative efforts, including her 100% Patriot score from TPAction in October 2025, continue to inspire and transform lives. Stay tuned for her November 16, 2025, Barby-Q & A Community Celebration!

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Chronic Pain as an Invasive Plant Species

Barby — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:01:18 +0000

This article, spotlighted during Pain Awareness Month, ties directly to the #MyPainIsLike Campaign, which invites individuals to share their unique experiences of chronic pain through powerful metaphors. By reframing chronic pain as an invasive species, we aim to deepen understanding, foster empathy, and inspire innovative, holistic approaches to manage its impact, amplifying the campaign’s mission to raise awareness and build community around this often-invisible condition.

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