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Your RSI Care Strategy
How to Overcome Repetitive Strain Pain.
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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.
10 Jan
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.
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Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation.
The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Foundation offers some suggestions for meds that can be purchased at a local drug store ...
Surgery Soon? Use These 3 Tips to Manage Post-Surgical Pain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 10, 2023
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When someone has surgery, pain may be top of mind.
An expert in managing post-op pain offers three tips for keeping it under control, safely.
“Pain can inhibit recovery, but good pain control can be an accelerator of a patient’s recovery,” said
Avoid Opioids for Short-Term Dental Pain in Kids, New Guidelines Say
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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Children having short-term dental pain from extractions or toothache should not be prescribed opioids but rather manage those aches with over-the-counter ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen, according to new guidelines.
The guidelines detailing dental pain management strategi...
Pain After Heart Attack May Predict Long-Term Survival
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2023
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Whether a patient experiences pain a year after a heart attack -- and not necessarily heart pain -- may predict a person's long-term survival.
New research suggests it is linked with higher likelihood of death within the next eight years.
“Pain causes significa...
Two-Thirds of Americans Say Their Lives Have Been Affected by Addiction: Poll
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2023
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Millions of Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and millions more struggle with an addicted family member or friend, a new poll finds.
Two-thirds of those surveyed said either they or a family member have been addicted to alcohol or drugs, been homeless because ...
Just 1 in 5 Americans Struggling With Opioid Misuse Gets Meds That Can Help
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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The U.S. opioid abuse epidemic wages on, and overdose deaths continue to rise, yet just 1 in 5 people receives potentially lifesaving medication such as methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone to treat their addiction, a new study finds.
“These medications are effective...
Researchers Explore New Nonaddictive Means of Fighting Pain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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New research shows that an experimental drug fine-tuned to a specific pain pathway can ease post-surgery aches, a finding that may eventually offer an alternative to highly addictive opioids.
The pill, known for now as VX-548, targets a particular sodium channel that is ...
Fibromyalgia Tied to Higher Risk of Death From Many Causes
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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For years, people with the widespread pain disorder fibromyalgia were told their symptoms were all in their heads, but now the illness is being taken much more seriously with good reason.
Folks with fibromyalgia are more likely to die early from accidents, infection...
Got Arthritis Pain? What State You Live In May Matter
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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If you live in West Virginia you're more likely to experience joint pain due to arthritis, according to a new study that looked at the differences in pain across states.
“The risk of joint pain is over three times higher in some states compared to others, with states i...
More Cancer Patients Got Palliative Care After Obamacare
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2023
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New research finds that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act -- also known as Obamacare -- brought an unexpected benefit: increases in how many patients got palliative care.
“Our findings are encouraging, especially with growing evidence of the important be...
Access to Medical Marijuana Won't Lower Use of Opioid Painkillers: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
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Medical marijuana is touted as a pain reliever, but in U.S. states where it's legal, prescriptions for opioid or non-opioid painkillers haven't decreased, a new study finds.
According to researchers, this means that people aren't switching to cannabis for pain relie...
Fixing a Painful Joint Problem Won't Ease Mental Health Ills, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2023
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Blaming your ailing knees for feeling down?
Unfortunately, even after physical pain eases, healing or fixing an injured joint often does not improve mental health, research shows.
A new study found that anxiety symptoms only improved when a patient had major improv...
Sciatica: What Is It, and How Can You Ease the Pain?
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2023
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If you have had a sharp pain shooting down one leg, you may be experiencing a condition called sciatica.
Here is what you need to know about sciatica, including what it is, its causes, symptoms and treatments. Plus, learn about medications, self-care and stretches that m...
Upper Back Pain: Causes and How to Treat It
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2023
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If you suffer from upper back pain, it's time to reclaim your comfort and regain control of your daily life. Relief from this debilitating condition is within reach.
Here, you will learn about the causes of upper back pain and strategies to alleviate your discomfort.
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Tough-to-Diagnose Hip Condition Caused Her 'Excruciating Pain' Until She Got a New Type of Surgery
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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New York-based physical therapist Brittany Garrett, now 33, was sidelined by excruciating hip pain for close to eight years before she got an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
She tried physical therapy to improve her flexibility, among other treatments, but no...
You've Suffered Whiplash: Know the Symptoms & Treatments
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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Whiplash — an often underestimated injury that can strike in the aftermath of a collision — inflicts injury and pain on its unsuspecting victims.
If you find yourself grappling with the relentless effects of whiplash, you're not alone. Numerous legal websites estimat...
What Are Back Spasms, and Can They Be Treated?
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2023
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"Oh, my aching back!" Everyone has uttered these words at some point, in response to the sharp, sudden pain that comes with back spasms.
This article will explore the causes of back spasms, their symptoms and, most importantly, effective treatments. Whether you're experi...
Getting Rid of Neck Pain: 6 Ways to Feel Better
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2023
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The phrase "pain in the neck" is a tongue-in-cheek way to describe annoying situations or people that test our patience, but for those who experience genuine neck pain, it's no laughing matter.
Neck pain can be a debilitating condition that affects daily life and leaves ...
The Most Common Back Surgeries, Explained
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2023
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Imagine a life where even the simplest movement becomes a painful endeavor.
Back pain, a pervasive ailment affecting millions, can turn daily routines into exhausting and painful challenges. Back surgery emerges as a potential solution when conventional treatments fall s...
Study of Former NFL Players Shows Race Differences in Chronic Pain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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A pro football career can mean chronic pain after retirement, but Black players are especially hard-hit, a new study finds.
The study, of nearly 4,000 former National Football League (NFL) players, found that Black men reported more intense, more debilitating pain than t...
Is Child's Tummy Pain a Serious Concern? Poll Finds Many Parents Unsure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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Kids get a lot of tummy aches.
How a parent responds to it can vary, just as the causes can, according to the University of Michigan Health's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, which looked more closely at the issue.
About 1 in 6 pa...
Exercise Might Boost Your Tolerance for Pain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2023
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One potential solution to reducing chronic pain: Get moving.
A new Norwegian study finds that physically active folks have greater pain tolerance compared to sedentary types. Those with higher levels of activity also had higher pain tolerance, according to the report pub...
Biological Secrets of the Woman Who Can't Feel Pain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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A unique genetic brew has benefitted a Scottish woman who lives virtually pain-free, heals more rapidly and experiences reduced anxiety and fear, researchers from University College London report.
Pain geneticists have been studying the woman, Jo Cameron, for a decade. S...
Scientists Watch Pain in the Brain to Decode Its Secrets
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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For the first time ever, researchers have recorded specific brain activity associated with real-world chronic pain, using electrode implants to figure out which regions become active when people are in agony.
The results provide further evidence that chronic pain is esse...
Think You Need an Opioid? Here Are Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 14, 2023
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It's important to ask questions when your doctor or dentist writes you a new prescription.
This is especially true for opioid pain medications, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone or morphine.
While these drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a...
New Hope Against Painful Skin Issues Caused by Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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When Ann Alexander underwent chemotherapy to treat breast cancer a decade ago, she was warned about potential hair loss, nausea and vomiting.
The 73-year-old wasn't, however, told about the potential side effects of radiation therapy, namely acute radiation dermatitis. S...
Medical Marijuana Can Safely Control Cancer Patients' Pain: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2023
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Medical marijuana can safely reduce cancer pain, and is apparently so effective that patients wind up taking lower amounts of opioids and other pain meds, a new study reports.
Weed produced clinically significant reductions in cancer patients' worst pain, average pain an...
People With Cerebral Palsy Could Be in the Crosshairs of the Opioid Crisis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2023
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People with cerebral palsy are more likely to be prescribed opioids to manage pain, making them vulnerable to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States, according to a new study.
While pain is common among patients with cerebral palsy, opioids may not be as helpful ...
Is Surgery for Sciatica Really Worth It?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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Sciatica can send searing, unrelenting pain down your legs, and surgery is often recommended if other less invasive measures fail to bring relief.
Unfortunately, a new study review suggests that such operations likely only provide temporary results, with pain typically r...
Psoriatic Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block. Here's what you need to know about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, types and treatments.
What is psoriatic arthritis?
The Most Common Arthritis Symptoms You Should Know
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2023
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Most people think of joint pain when they think of arthritis but, depending on the type of arthritis, other symptoms can crop up.
Here's how to spot some of the most common signs of different types of arthritis.
Arthritis can cause painful symptoms that make daily ...
Get Pain Relief With the Most Common Arthritis Medications
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2023
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Arthritis is a common disease that causes pain and inflammation in different body joints, making it difficult to enjoy everyday tasks and physical activity.
Fortunately, there are many different medications for arthritis. Depending on what type of arthritis you have and...
New Drug May Treat Rare Diseases That Make Exposure to Sunlight Painful
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2023
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It sounds like the stuff of a vampire novel, but for people with a group of rare genetic disorders, exposure to sunlight can cause excruciating pain.
Now, an experimental medication is showing promise for helping them better tolerate the light of day.
In an early ...
Curbing Opioid Prescriptions Won't Raise Suicide Rates: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2023
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Over the past few years the escalating opioid crisis has touched off a complex debate about how best to reign in suicide risk among patients who are prescribed the addictive painkillers.
The question: Could rapidly cutting back on legal opioid prescriptions help, or migh...
Pandemic Saw Rise in Opioid Prescriptions Given After Childbirth
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2023
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New mothers who gave birth early in the pandemic filled far more opioid prescriptions than American women did previously, raising concerns about the potential for narcotic misuse.
About 38% of more than 460,000 women who gave birth from July 2018 through December 2020 we...
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 Can...
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 wid...
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...