Pain

A Fibromyalgia Test May Be on the Way

Jun 27, 2019 · · Pain
Fibromyalgia is the most common cause of chronic widespread pain in the United States, affecting 2 to 8 percent of the population, but it has no diagnostic test. In addition to pain, fatigue, muscle spasms, weakness, skin tingling, bowel disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction, people with the disease face the difficulty … Read More

Put a Halt to the Cycle of UTIs and Yeast Infections

Feb 28, 2019 · · 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 · · 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 · · 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 · · 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 · · 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 · · 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

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