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Headaches: The Type Dictates the Treatment

Apr 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

Most people experience an occasional headache that is relieved by an over-the-counter pain medication. However, if you have headaches that frequently affect your ability to function, don’t assume that there’s no solution. Work with your physician or a specialist to identify what type of headaches you have so you can … Read More

Steroid Drugs: Good for Pain and Inflammation, but Not Without Risks

Apr 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

The first steroid medication, cortisone, earned the reputation of a “miracle drug” in 1955 when it was approved for treating the pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Since then, the number of steroid medications has grown, along with the number of diseases and disorders that are treated with them. … Read More

Talk to Your Doctor About Joint Pain

Apr 21, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Pain

Joint pain is a common symptom at every age, but if you’re over 50 when it starts, there’s a high probability that it’s caused by arthritis. However, before you assume you have arthritis, start with an evaluation by your primary care physician. Once you report joint pain, your doctor can … Read More

Diagnosing and Treating Degenerative Disc Disease

Apr 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

The small, donut-shaped structures called intervertebral discs are located between each of the vertebrae in your spine. These discs are less than 2 inches in diameter, but they are essential to your mobility. Healthy discs provide cushioning between your vertebrae; they act as “shock absorbers” and allow your spine to … Read More

Q&A: Sciatic Nerve Pain; Telemedicine Appointments

Jan 22, 2021 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Pain

Q: I’ve had short-lived bouts of lower back pain that has been diagnosed as sciatica. Recently, the pain is worse and it extends down my leg. What should I do? A: A variety of problems can put the squeeze on your sciatic nerve. Some of the more common culprits include: … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Foods that trigger migraines; Athlete’s foot

Dec 21, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Pain

I’ve heard that certain foods and drinks can trigger migraines. If this is true, which foods are they? Yes, it’s true: Several foods have been identified as migraine triggers, with as many as 40 percent of people in migraine studies reporting that certain foods cause their migraines. The most common … Read More

Don’t Neglect Your Dental Health

Dec 21, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

If you have sore or bleeding gums, frequent tooth pain, or other dental problems, there may be more at stake than the health of your mouth. “Research has shown that there is an association between oral inflammation and systemic inflammation. Examples of diseases linked to systemic inflammation are heart disease, … Read More

Drug-Free Strategies to Ease Your Aching Head

Nov 19, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Pain

While you may have heard that older adults are less likely than their younger counterparts to suffer from headaches, the problem does continue past age 65. Usually they don’t signal anything serious—however, if they worsen you should tell your doctor. “It’s also important to alert your doctor about new-onset headaches, … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Glucosamine

Oct 26, 2020 · Bridget Cassady · Pain

If you are one of the 242 million people who suffers from osteoarthritis, you likely know about glucosamine. Commonly paired with chondroitin, many praise its ability to ease hip and knee pain while some experts disagree on its efficacy. EN examines the data on this popular dietary supplement. Overview. Glucosamine, … Read More

Newsbriefs: Fragmented Sleep & Heart Disease; Persistent Negative Thinking; Back Pain Solutions

Sep 21, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Pain

Fragmented Sleep: A Risk Factor for Heart Disease Sleep scientists from the University of California, Berkeley have found that fragmented sleep is associated with chronic circulating inflammation throughout the bloodstream, which, in turn, is linked to higher amounts of plaques in coronary arteries. These findings, published June 4, 2020, in … Read More

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