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Antidepressants Are Often Prescribed for Chronic Pain, But Do They Work?
A new study finds while some antidepressants help certain pain conditions, others are either ineffective or the evidence is inconclusive.
Medical Marijuana vs. Opioids: Many Patients with Chronic Pain Are Choosing Pot, Study Finds
A new survey of 1,200 patients with chronic pain finds many are substituting medical marijuana for opioids and other pain relievers.
When Mom is BRCA+, Should the Kids Be Told?
Teens and young adults adapt well to family genetic information, reporting relatively low psychological stress, researchers say.
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Nerve 'Pulse' Therapy May Help Ease Sciatica
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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People suffering from sciatica gain lasting relief from a procedure that uses a fine needle to heat nerve roots near the spine, a new clinical trial shows.
The minimally invasive procedure, called pulsed radiofrequency (RF), provided superior pain reduction and disabilit...
When New Moms Are in Pain, Prescribing an Opioid Is Safe for Newborn: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 16, 2023
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Sometimes new moms receive opioid prescriptions for pain, particularly after a cesarean delivery. They needn't worry, researchers say.
Their newborns are at no greater risk of harm than those whose moms don’t get those prescriptions, according to a large new study in C...
CBD Oil Won't Ease Pain After Kidney Stone Treatment
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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An approved CBD oil product will, apparently, not be the solution for patients trying to reduce pain after kidney stone treatment, a randomized clinical trial suggests.
"Urologists and patients alike are interested in finding effective alternatives to pain management aft...
FDA-Mandated Tweak to Common Rx Painkillers May Have Saved Lives
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2023
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Acetaminophen, a popular over-the-counter medication for millions struggling with pain and fever, can also be found in prescription painkillers that combine acetaminophen and an opioid into one pill.
The problem? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has long known that ...
At-Home Care of Painful Endometriosis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2023
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Patients with painful endometriosis can help reclaim their lives by managing flare-ups at home and getting medical care, a specialist in women's health assures.
Dr. Kristin Riley, chie...
Cell Injections Show Promise Against Chronic Back Pain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2023
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An injection that relieves low back pain by helping damaged spinal discs regenerate appears to have sustained benefits, new clinical trial data show.
Most patients who received an injection of VIA Disc received back pain relief that lasted at least three years, said lead...
Spinal Cord Stimulation May Ease Diabetic Neuropathy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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Electrical stimulation from a spinal cord implant can provide long-lasting relief for people with diabetic neuropathy, updated clinical trial results show.
“Two years after starting with using that stimulator device, they're still having the same quality of improvement...
Scrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You 'Tech Neck'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2023
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If you spend hours a day scrolling on your smartphone or tablet, you might get "tech neck."
“Humans are upright creatures, and our bodies aren’t designed to look down for long periods of time, which puts extra pressure on the cervical spine,” said
His Debilitating Back Pain Lasted Decades, Until a New Implant Changed Everything
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2023
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After living with disabling low back pain for nearly 30 years, Dennis Bassett, 64, finally has a new lease on life.
The Hempstead, N.Y., native injured his back in the 1980s when helping a friend. He tried everything to relieve his back pain, from self-medication, acupun...
Doctors Often Prescribe Antidepressants for Pain, But Do They Really Work?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2023
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Antidepressants are often prescribed to people suffering from chronic pain, but a new evidence review argues that the science behind these prescriptions is shaky at best.
These drugs helped people in chronic pain in only a quarter of potential uses tested, and even then ...
People With Autism May Feel Pain More Intensely: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2023
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People who have autism feel pain at a higher intensity than others, which is the opposite of what many believe to be true, new research suggests.
The prevailing belief is that those with autism are indifferent to pain, possibly because of a tendency for self-harm. Howev...
Breast Pain Doesn't Always Mean Cancer: When to Get a Mammogram
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2023
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While anyone can experience breast pain, don't panic: It’s rarely cancer.
Penn State Health offers some reassurance about what might cause the pain and when it might be time to have a mammogram.
“We see a lot of patients who come looking for answers that have w...
In Study, Reminder Letters Helped Doctors Make Safer Choices Prescribing Opioids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2023
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Could a simple letter prompt doctors to prescribe opioids more safely?
Yes, claims new research that found reminding doctors to check a prescription database before doling out opioids increased their engagement with the program, having the potential to create more inform...
Many Turn to Weed to Ease Chronic Pain in States Where It's Legal
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2023
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People who use medical marijuana to treat their chronic pain tend to cut their use of opioids and other painkillers, but the trend may also have a downside, a new survey shows.
Folks treating chronic pain with cannabis reduced by more than 50%, on average, their use of p...
Adele Tells Fans She Suffers From Sciatica
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2023
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The Grammy-winning singer Adele told a crowd at her New Year's Eve concert that “really bad sciatica” is causing her to wobble on stage.
The award-winning singer first talked about her chronic back problems in a 2021 interview with The Face.
"I slippe...
Take Steps to Protect Your Feet This Winter
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2022
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Getting around in winter works best if you're taking good care of the feet that take you places.
Orthopedic specialists at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City say they often see an uptick in avoidable injuries and foot problems during the winter.
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Avoiding Opioids, Many Patients in Pain Get Gabapentin Instead. Does It Work?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2022
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As doctors have tried to steer their chronic pain patients away from highly addictive opioids, many have turned to two antiseizure drugs, but a new review finds they are only "modestly effective" at treating pain.
Gabapentin and pregabalin are being prescribed to manage ...
Stroke Can Leave Folks Thinking One Hand Is Bigger Than the Other
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2022
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Imagine living day-to-day with one hand that feels like it's a baseball mitt, or another that feels like a small clutching claw.
That's the experience of many stroke survivors who suffer from chronic pain, according to a new study in the journal
In Face of Tripledemic, CVS and Walgreens Limit Purchases of Kids' Pain Meds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2022
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As a tripledemic of the flu, COVID and RSV continues to spread across the United States, customers at two major pharmacy chains will now be limited as to how much children's pain relievers and fever-reducing medications they can buy for their sick child.
Both CVS and Wa...
Cluster Headaches Often Joined by Other Illnesses
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2022
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Having short, painful headaches for many days or even weeks in a row may signal that you're more likely to have other medical woes, researchers say.
These "cluster headaches" are extremely painful and can last from 15 minutes to three hours at a time. And people who have...
Do Steroid Injections Worsen Arthritic Knees?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2022
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Corticosteroid injections to relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis could actually be setting them back.
Two new studies have discovered that, despite the temporary relief of symptoms, the injections were associated with continued progression of the disease.
Acupuncture Might Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 24, 2022
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Many women experience back pain during pregnancy and a new study review suggests an ancient treatment can help.
Acupuncture provided significant relief of lower back and pelvic pain, according to an analysis of 10 trials from various parts of the world. The findings were...
Flakes Are Falling Again: Here's the Safe Way to Shovel Snow
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 24, 2022
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Shoveling snow is a strenuous workout that poses risks for people with heart conditions.
“We have to think of shoveling snow as a pretty significant exertion, like an exercise,” said
Tips for 'Stomaching' the Holidays If You Have IBS
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 24, 2022
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Stress affects gut health and intensifies pain, which — for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — can make traveling to see family during the holiday season excruciating.
“People living with IBS often say the holidays are especially stressful, above and beyo...
Could NSAIDs Like Ibuprofen, Aleve Make Arthritic Knees Worse?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 22, 2022
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Over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, Aleve or ibuprofen don't do a thing to slow the progression of knee arthritis, and might even make things worse, a new study suggests.
Knee arthritis patients who regularly took nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) w...
CDC Issues New Guidance on Prescribed Opioids for Pain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2022
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THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 -- U.S. doctors prescribing opioids for pain relief now have a new -- and more nuanced -- set of guidelines from the federal government.
Issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday, the new recommendations incorporate ...
Pain Relief in a FLASH: Radiation Treatments Lasting Seconds May Advance Cancer Care
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2022
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Flash radiotherapy, a new technology that uses targeted proton beams, is safe and effective in relieving pain for terminal cancer patients, a new, small study suggests.
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No Change in Number of Post-Op Opioid Prescriptions, But Dosages Drop
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2022
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New research out of Canada offers some encouraging news amid concerns about the opioid epidemic.
Doctors are prescribing a lower dose of the painkillers after older adults have surgery, the study found. They are ...
Marijuana Users May Feel More Post-Surgery Pain: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2022
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Folks who regularly use weed could be in for a rocky road if they ever require major surgery, a new study reports.
Frequent marijuana users tend to experience more pain as they recover ...
Kidney Stones Can Be Excruciating. New Treatment Blasts Them Away, No Anesthesia Needed
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2022
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A new ultrasound treatment for kidney stones might provide pain-free relief while the patient is awake, researchers say.
Kidney stones are often excruc...
A Teen Girl's Diet Could Impact Her Odds for Menstrual Pain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2022
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While working on a senior research project as part of her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, Serah Sannoh decided to analyze peer-reviewed studies on diet and menstrual period pain, partly because of her own struggles with the issue.
What did she find? Sa...
Knee, Shoulder Surgeries Without Opioids? It's Possible, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2022
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While politicians and health officials seek solutions to an opioid epidemic that kills tens of thousands every year, doctors who prescribe the pain medications are seeking alternatives for their patients.
Arm Pain in the Young and Fit: It Could Be a Vascular Disorder
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 17, 2022
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Even being young and athletic doesn't protect against a vascular disorder.
Weight-Loss Surgery Has Long-Term Benefits for Pain, Mobility
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 16, 2022
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Bariatric surgery aims to help severely obese patients shed significant weight, and now new research shows that many can also look forward to lasting pain relief and mobility.
Though many patients regain some weight in the first couple of years after
Poll: Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2022
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Aching joints are common for people over 50, but it's still important to talk to a doctor about it rather than endlessly self-medicating, experts say.
Now, a new poll...
Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2022
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An experimental drug that has been shown to treat rashes in people with lupus may also help with lupus-related joint pain.
Affecting as many as 1.5 million people in the United States, lupus is an autoimmun...
Biggest Study Yet Finds No Link Between Statins, Muscle Aches
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2022
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Cholesterol-lowering statins are proven lifesavers, but they've also gained a reputation for causing muscle aches and pains in a good number of patients.
That reputation is undes...
Medical Marijuana for Pain Is Linked to Slight Rise in Heart Trouble
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2022
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People who use medical marijuana to treat chronic pain may have a slightly heightened risk of heart arrhythmias, a preliminary study suggests.
Researchers found that among 1.6 million people with chronic pain, those prescribed
Moving Away From Opioids to Treat Dental Pain
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2022
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Many opioid abusers cite short-term, legitimate use of an opioid for relief of joint or dental pain as their "gateway" into addiction.
Now, research done at one New York State clinic find...
Taking a Shot at Pain Relief After Knee Replacement
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2022
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Researchers may have found a new way to help ease the pain of knee replacement surgery: infusing morphine directly into the shin bone.
The findings come from a recent study of 48...
3 Big Pharmacy Chains Must Pay $650 Million to Ohio Counties for Role in Opioid Crisis
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2022
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Three of the country's largest pharmacy chains will have to pay $650.5 million over the next 15 years to two Ohio counties for their role in the opioid epidemic, a U.S. federal judge has or...
Playing Football, Hockey in High School Ups Odds for Stimulant Abuse
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2022
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Taking part in certain sports in high school may lead to misuse of prescription stimulants in the years after graduation, a new study finds.
It reported that high school seniors who play contact sports are 50% more likely to abuse prescription stimulants in their 20s. Se...
For Back Pain, Earlier Is Better for Physical Therapy
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2022
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When people have backaches bad enough to send them to the doctor, prompt physical therapy may be a wise choice, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that when those patients had "early" PT -- within a couple weeks of seeing a doctor -- they were less likely to need ot...
B 8/11 -- U.S. Opioid Prescriptions Are Declining
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2022
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The United States has an opioid epidemic, but there's one bright spot in the fight against it: Prescriptions for these addictive drugs have declined for patients with private insurance.
Amid guidelines over the past decade from governments, health systems and insure...
Rehab: What to Expect After Your Knee Replacement
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2022
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Most people who have had a knee replacement would agree that the procedure brings relief from pain.
And following a comprehensive rehabilitation plan can make recovery...
Weather and Arthritis: Is There Really a Connection?
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2022
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It's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.
The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies found weather does have some impact, said Dr. Robert Shmerling, writing for the
Mindfulness Can Help Ease Pain, and Scientists Think They Know How
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2022
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For thousands of years, people have used meditation to help diminish their pain -- but how the process works has always seemed rather mysterious.
Today, advanced brain scan technology has revealed how this ancient practice alters brain function and
Aching Backs in Seniors: An Expert's Guide to Pain Meds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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Back and neck pain are often an unfortunate part of aging, but older adults can safely find relief with various medications, a new research review concludes.
The review of 138 clin...
How Childhood Abuse Can Haunt the Senior Years
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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Poor mental and physical health among older adults may trace back to childhood abuse, a Canadian study suggests.
How Effective (and Safe) Is Shoulder Surgery?
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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If your doctor has told you that you need shoulder surgery and you're worried about complications, a new British study indicates you can relax.
Only 1.2% of more than 260,000 pati...