Pain

Steroids: Wonder Drugs, But Not Without Risks

Jan 6, 2017 · · Pain
The first steroid medication, cortisone, earned the reputation of a “wonder drug” more than 60 years ago when it was found to be effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Since then, the number of diseases and disorders treated with steroids has grown exponentially, to include asthma, colitis and other intestinal disorders, … Read More

Urinary Tract Infections: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Dec 22, 2016 · · Pain
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you are familiar with the unpleasant symptoms: an urgent, frequent need to urinate and a painful, burning sensation during urination. UTIs are the second most common infection in the U.S., accounting for more than 8 million doctor visits each year, according … Read More

How to Recognize Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Dec 20, 2016 · · Pain
About 1.5 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease in which your own body’s immune system attacks your joints and organs. Nearly three times as many women have the disease as men. “RA often begins between ages 40 and 60, but it can occur … Read More

Over-the-Counter Painkillers Linked to Hearing Loss

Dec 12, 2016 · · Pain
If you automatically reach for a Tylenol or Advil when you feel a twinge of pain or headache, perhaps you should think twice next time. A Harvard study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that frequent use of ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be an important … Read More

Q&A: Painkillers; Angina; Hip Replacement

Dec 8, 2016 · · Pain
Q. I’ve heard that painkillers can be dangerous—even over-the-counter painkillers. What are some of the possible negative effects of these drugs? A. Most of us don’t think twice about reaching for an ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve) or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain relief. But if you suffer … Read More

When to Wait and When to Treat

Nov 30, 2016 · · Pain
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect women much more often than men. Add age to the mix and women become even more vulnerable to these annoying infections. There are many reasons for this increased risk, including issues with immune response, hormones, and other conditions that can trigger a UTI. “Our immune … Read More

Your Pain Impacts Your Mood

Nov 7, 2016 · · Pain
The more scientists learn about pain, the more it appears that both physical pain and psychological pain, such as depression and anxiety, are deeply interrelated. An estimated 65 percent of people with major depressive disorder and 45 percent of people with anxiety disorders complain of chronic pain. At the same … Read More

Exercise Strongly Recommended to Manage Fibromyalgia

Oct 25, 2016 · · Pain
A decade after its last recommendations for management of fibromyalgia, the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has produced updated guidelines based on the body of evidence that has accumulated since the last report, based on scientific evidence from study reviews and meta-analyses rather than predominantly expert opinion, as the 2005 … Read More

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