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Gifts That Cushion, Comfort, and Assist

Nov 17, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Bones & Joints

Everyone can use a helping hand every now and then. And that’s especially true if you have bone and joint pain. The following items can help you inside and outside the home. If you’re looking for useful and caring gifts, consider one of these for yourself and someone on your … Read More

News Briefs: December 2021

Nov 17, 2021 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Clearing Chemo Brain with Exercise According to the National Cancer Institute, about 75% of people with breast cancer report having cognitive impairment during chemotherapy, often called “chemobrain” or “chemofog.” Symptoms can include confusion, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and a shortened attention span. These problems can last for many years after chemotherapy … Read More

That Literal Pain In Your Butt Might Be Your Sciatic Nerve

Oct 29, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

If you have pain that starts in your lower back and runs down through your buttock and your leg, you probably have what is commonly called “sciatica.” “The correct terminology for this condition is actually ‘radiculopathy,’ or radicular pain,” explains Jaspal Ricky Singh, MD, vice chair and associate professor in … Read More

Got Fibromyalgia Pain? Dietary Changes Might Help

Oct 9, 2021 · Robert Michelin · Bones & Joints

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is a chronic pain condition that causes aches and discomfort throughout the body. It also causes fatigue, sleep disruption, and damage to mood and memory. Research shows changing to a fibromyalgia diet may dramatically improve symptoms. Researchers suggest treatment for fibromyalgia should include a multidisciplinary approach combining … Read More

Ask the Doctor: October 2021

Oct 4, 2021 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Q. What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A. A symptom is experienced subjectively by a person and may not be easily identified by another person (stomach cramps and headaches, for example). A sign is observable by another person, such as a physician (for example, wincing is … Read More

News Briefs: October 2021

Oct 4, 2021 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Walking through Pain to Relieve PAD Symptoms About 8.5 million people in the United States have lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD). People with PAD have blockages in the arteries of their legs, resulting in reduced or stopped blood flow (called ischemia). As a result, they have discomfort and difficulty … Read More

Manage Your Chronic Pain to Help Reduce Mood and Memory Problems

Oct 4, 2021 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

If you live most days with pain or discomfort from conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, or migraines, then you know just how much pain and other symptoms can affect nearly every area of your life. Your energy levels and sleep quality certainly take a hit, but so too do your … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Side effects of OTC pain relievers; New medications for migraine

Sep 21, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Bones & Joints

What are the most common side effects associated with OTC pain relievers? The most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and salicylic acid (aspirin), and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Taking NSAIDs is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) … Read More

Spinal Stenosis a Common Cause of Lower Back Pain in Older Adults

Sep 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

About half of Americans age 60 and older have spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal often caused by osteoarthritis. The condition is a common cause of lower back pain, and if conservative approaches don’t relieve their discomfort, many people undergo surgery to relieve it. “However, surgery is generally … Read More

Seek Medical Advice After a Head Injury

Sep 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

If you bump your head in a fall you may be tempted to brush it off, especially if you don’t suffer any obvious ill effects. But even a minor bump to the head can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The term sounds dramatic, and you may associate it … Read More

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