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Put a Halt to the Cycle of UTIs and Yeast Infections

Feb 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Pain

Many women are familiar with the vicious cycle that can result from getting a urinary tract infection (UTI)—the infection is treated with antibiotics, but then a vaginal yeast infection develops. Once you understand why this cycle occurs and what you can do to prevent the infections, you can break the … Read More

Gout: A Type of Arthritis That is Linked With Heart Disease

Feb 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Pain

When you picture someone with gout, you may think of an older, overweight man who likes his burgers and Budwieser—and that wouldn’t be inaccurate. Being male and eating a diet that’s high in red meat, seafood, and alcohol—particularly beer—are common risk factors for gout. But gout also can be a … Read More

Newsbriefs: Tracking the Path of Pain; New Antibiotic for Gonorrhea

Feb 27, 2019 · UHN Staff · Pain

Tracking the Path of Pain To better understand the body’s response to pain, researchers at the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) have identified activity in the brain that governs these reactions. Using heat as the source of discomfort, experiments showed that bodily responses to pain are controlled … Read More

Relieve Pain Between Your Shoulder Blades

Feb 1, 2019 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

If you sometimes feel pain or discomfort between your shoulder blades, your rhomboid muscles may be the culprits. The muscles are positioned diagonally between the six vertebrae in your upper back and your shoulder blades (scapulae). Their main function is to retract and rotate the scapulae, and they also assist … Read More

Take Precautions to Avoid Overdosing on Acetaminophen

Feb 1, 2019 · UHN Staff · Pain

Just as no winter is complete without cold and flu viruses circulating, research suggests that no cold and flu season is complete without an uptick in acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdoses. A recent study found that the odds of exceeding the recommended dose for the drug jumped significantly during the cold and … Read More

Your Fabulous Feet

Feb 1, 2019 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Pain

As you may know, it’s best to try on shoes at the end of the day. That’s because walking around all day slightly enlarges and widens the feet. Feet (and shoe size) also change through the years. “Understanding the changes feet undergo over time can help minimize age-related issues and … Read More

Pain and Tinging in Your Fingers May Signal Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dec 27, 2018 · UHN Staff · Pain

Up to 10 million Americans are thought to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): a nerve disorder that causes discomfort and weakness in the wrist and hand. Fortunately, the condition is very treatable—and it’s important to seek help for it before it permanently affects your hand function. What is Carpal … Read More

From the Editor: Nerve Pain Can Impact Your Hand Function

Dec 27, 2018 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Pain

We use our hands for so many different activities that conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)—which we’re covering in this month’s issue—can significantly impact day-to-day life. I know from personal experience, having suffered from CTS on and off for 20 years before having surgery last year to treat it. CTS … Read More

MGH Study Discovers Brain Inflammation-Fibromyalgia Connection

Dec 27, 2018 · UHN Staff · Pain

Fibromyalgia is a perplexing condition. It causes severe aches and pains, and can affect sleep, mood and memory. There is no simple diagnostic test and no cure. And treatments that help control symptoms in one person may not work for another with the same condition. But researchers at Massachusetts General … Read More

Options for Treating Degenerative Disc Disease

Dec 20, 2018 · UHN Staff · Pain

Your intervertebral discs—the small, donut-shaped structures located between each of the vertebrae in your spine—are less than two inches in diameter, but they are essential to your mobility. Healthy discs provide cushioning between your vertebrae and allow your spine to move and bend. The discs also keep enough space open … Read More

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