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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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29 Mar
Nerve 'Pulse' Therapy May Help Ease Sciatica

Nerve 'Pulse' Therapy May Help Ease Sciatica

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...

16 Mar
When New Moms Are in Pain, Prescribing an Opioid Is Safe for Newborn: Study

When New Moms Are in Pain, Prescribing an Opioid Is Safe for Newborn: Study

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...

13 Mar
CBD Oil Won't Ease Pain After Kidney Stone Treatment

CBD Oil Won't Ease Pain After Kidney Stone Treatment

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...

08 Mar
FDA-Mandated Tweak to Common Rx Painkillers May Have Saved Lives

FDA-Mandated Tweak to Common Rx Painkillers May Have Saved Lives

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 ...

08 Mar
At-Home Care of Painful Endometriosis

At-Home Care of Painful Endometriosis

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...

06 Mar
Cell Injections Show Promise Against Chronic Back Pain

Cell Injections Show Promise Against Chronic Back Pain

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...

01 Mar
Spinal Cord Stimulation May Ease Diabetic Neuropathy

Spinal Cord Stimulation May Ease Diabetic Neuropathy

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...

17 Feb
Scrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You 'Tech Neck'

Scrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You 'Tech Neck'

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

06 Feb
His Debilitating Back Pain Lasted Decades, Until a New Implant Changed Everything

His Debilitating Back Pain Lasted Decades, Until a New Implant Changed Everything

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...

02 Feb
Doctors Often Prescribe Antidepressants for Pain, But Do They Really Work?

Doctors Often Prescribe Antidepressants for Pain, But Do They Really Work?

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 ...

31 Jan
People With Autism May Feel Pain More Intensely: Study

People With Autism May Feel Pain More Intensely: Study

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...

27 Jan
Breast Pain Doesn't Always Mean Cancer: When to Get a Mammogram

Breast Pain Doesn't Always Mean Cancer: When to Get a Mammogram

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...

10 Jan
In Study, Reminder Letters Helped Doctors Make Safer Choices Prescribing Opioids

In Study, Reminder Letters Helped Doctors Make Safer Choices Prescribing Opioids

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...

09 Jan
Many Turn to Weed to Ease Chronic Pain in States Where It's Legal

Many Turn to Weed to Ease Chronic Pain in States Where It's Legal

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...

05 Jan
Adele Tells Fans She Suffers From Sciatica

Adele Tells Fans She Suffers From Sciatica

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...

27 Dec
Take Steps to Protect Your Feet This Winter

Take Steps to Protect Your Feet This Winter

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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22 Dec
Avoiding Opioids, Many Patients in Pain Get Gabapentin Instead. Does It Work?

Avoiding Opioids, Many Patients in Pain Get Gabapentin Instead. Does It Work?

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 ...

20 Dec
Stroke Can Leave Folks Thinking One Hand Is Bigger Than the Other

Stroke Can Leave Folks Thinking One Hand Is Bigger Than the Other

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

20 Dec
In Face of Tripledemic, CVS and Walgreens Limit Purchases of Kids' Pain Meds

In Face of Tripledemic, CVS and Walgreens Limit Purchases of Kids' Pain Meds

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...

15 Dec
Cluster Headaches Often Joined by Other Illnesses

Cluster Headaches Often Joined by Other Illnesses

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...

30 Nov
Do Steroid Injections Worsen Arthritic Knees?

Do Steroid Injections Worsen Arthritic Knees?

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.

24 Nov
Acupuncture Might Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy

Acupuncture Might Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy

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...

24 Nov
Flakes Are Falling Again: Here's the Safe Way to Shovel Snow

Flakes Are Falling Again: Here's the Safe Way to Shovel Snow

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

24 Nov
Tips for 'Stomaching' the Holidays If You Have IBS

Tips for 'Stomaching' the Holidays If You Have IBS

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...

22 Nov
Could NSAIDs Like Ibuprofen, Aleve Make Arthritic Knees Worse?

Could NSAIDs Like Ibuprofen, Aleve Make Arthritic Knees Worse?

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...

03 Nov
CDC Issues New Guidance on Prescribed Opioids for Pain

CDC Issues New Guidance on Prescribed Opioids for Pain

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 ...

26 Oct
Pain Relief in a FLASH: Radiation Treatments Lasting Seconds May Advance Cancer Care

Pain Relief in a FLASH: Radiation Treatments Lasting Seconds May Advance Cancer Care

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.

...

25 Oct
No Change in Number of Post-Op Opioid Prescriptions, But Dosages Drop

No Change in Number of Post-Op Opioid Prescriptions, But Dosages Drop

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 ...

24 Oct
Marijuana Users May Feel More Post-Surgery Pain: Study

Marijuana Users May Feel More Post-Surgery Pain: Study

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 ...

12 Oct
Kidney Stones Can Be Excruciating. New Treatment Blasts Them Away, No Anesthesia Needed

Kidney Stones Can Be Excruciating. New Treatment Blasts Them Away, No Anesthesia Needed

A new ultrasound treatment for kidney stones might provide pain-free relief while the patient is awake, researchers say.

Kidney stones are often excruc...

12 Oct
A Teen Girl's Diet Could Impact Her Odds for Menstrual Pain

A Teen Girl's Diet Could Impact Her Odds for Menstrual Pain

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...

10 Oct
Knee, Shoulder Surgeries Without Opioids? It's Possible, Study Finds

Knee, Shoulder Surgeries Without Opioids? It's Possible, Study Finds

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.

17 Sep
Arm Pain in the Young and Fit: It Could Be a Vascular Disorder

Arm Pain in the Young and Fit: It Could Be a Vascular Disorder

Even being young and athletic doesn't protect against a vascular disorder.

People experiencing arm pain may have something called

16 Sep
Weight-Loss Surgery Has Long-Term Benefits for Pain, Mobility

Weight-Loss Surgery Has Long-Term Benefits for Pain, Mobility

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

13 Sep
Poll: Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain

Poll: Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain

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...

08 Sep
Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus

Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus

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...

29 Aug
Biggest Study Yet Finds No Link Between Statins, Muscle Aches

Biggest Study Yet Finds No Link Between Statins, Muscle Aches

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...

23 Aug
Medical Marijuana for Pain Is Linked to Slight Rise in Heart Trouble

Medical Marijuana for Pain Is Linked to Slight Rise in Heart Trouble

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

19 Aug
Moving Away From Opioids to Treat Dental Pain

Moving Away From Opioids to Treat Dental Pain

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...

18 Aug
Taking a Shot at Pain Relief After Knee Replacement

Taking a Shot at Pain Relief After Knee Replacement

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...

18 Aug
3 Big Pharmacy Chains Must Pay $650 Million to Ohio Counties for Role in Opioid Crisis

3 Big Pharmacy Chains Must Pay $650 Million to Ohio Counties for Role in Opioid Crisis

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...

15 Aug
Playing Football, Hockey in High School Ups Odds for Stimulant Abuse

Playing Football, Hockey in High School Ups Odds for Stimulant Abuse

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...

09 Aug
For Back Pain, Earlier Is Better for Physical Therapy

For Back Pain, Earlier Is Better for Physical Therapy

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...

03 Aug
B 8/11 -- U.S. Opioid Prescriptions Are Declining

B 8/11 -- U.S. Opioid Prescriptions Are Declining

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...

20 Jul
Rehab: What to Expect After Your Knee Replacement

Rehab: What to Expect After Your Knee Replacement

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...

18 Jul
Weather and Arthritis: Is There Really a Connection?

Weather and Arthritis: Is There Really a Connection?

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

18 Jul
Mindfulness Can Help Ease Pain, and Scientists Think They Know How

Mindfulness Can Help Ease Pain, and Scientists Think They Know How

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

08 Jul
Aching Backs in Seniors: An Expert's Guide to Pain Meds

Aching Backs in Seniors: An Expert's Guide to Pain Meds

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...

08 Jul
How Childhood Abuse Can Haunt the Senior Years

How Childhood Abuse Can Haunt the Senior Years

Poor mental and physical health among older adults may trace back to childhood abuse, a Canadian study suggests.

The study, published online July 7 in the journal

08 Jul
How Effective (and Safe) Is Shoulder Surgery?

How Effective (and Safe) Is Shoulder Surgery?

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...

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