Pain

Pain Is a Warning Sign

Sep 25, 2023 · · Pain
Studies suggest that 60 to 70 percent of older adults have experienced pain that lasted at least a year, and more than 15 percent report daily pain. But while pain tends to occur more often as you get older, that doesn’t mean you should see it as normal. In fact, … Read More

Dietary Choices for Vestibular Migraine

Aug 25, 2023 · · Pain
If you’ve ever suffered from headaches, you’re well aware how disruptive they can be. When they strike, they might contribute an inconvenience of an hour, wipe out an entire day, or in cases of migraine, especially vestibular migraine, they can negatively impact a person’s overall quality of life. More than … Read More

The Pros and Cons of Steroid Medications

Jul 21, 2023 · · Pain
When cortisone, the first steroid medication, was approved for treating the pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis in the 1950s, it was considered something of a miracle drug. It was so effective that many more steroid medications were developed over the years; now, there are about a dozen medications … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Side effects of over-the-counter pain relievers; Correction

Jul 21, 2023 · · Pain
Do over-the-counter medications for pain relief, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, have any serious side effects? The most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve), and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Aspirin is also an NSAID, but its side effects differ somewhat … Read More

News Briefs July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · · Pain
New Drug May Help Prevent Migraine Headaches for Hard-to-Treat Cases The drug atogepant may help prevent migraine headaches in people who have had no success with other preventive medications. Atogepant is in a class of drugs called CGRP inhibitors. CGRP is a protein involved in starting the migraine process. A … Read More

Headache vs. Migraine

May 23, 2023 · · Pain
Q:  What’s the difference between an ordinary headache and a migraine? A:  A migraine headache is a neurological condition (i.e., it’s a disease of the nervous system) and unlike other kinds of headaches, a migraine has other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. The pain is intense and can … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Concussion

Apr 24, 2023 · · Pain
Q: Does having had a concussion mean I have had brain damage? A: A concussion is a brain injury that affects normal brain function, but usually the effects are temporary. Symptoms can include headaches and problems with memory, sleep, and attention, as well as heightened sensitivity to light or other … Read More

Research Round Up May 2023

Apr 20, 2023 · · Pain
• Walnuts Boost Health. Adding one ounce of walnuts daily to the diets of adults and children who don’t normally eat nuts was linked with improvements in diet quality and nutrient intakes, according to researchers. Data from 7,757 “no-nut consumers” was examined to determine percentages over the recommended intake for … Read More

Gout: Common, Misunderstood, and Curable

Mar 24, 2023 · · Pain
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. It affects an estimated 8 million Americans, and many don’t seek treatment, even though gout can be treated and essentially cured. It was once thought that diet and alcohol were the main causes of gout, but scientific advances show that gender … Read More

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