Pain

Inflammation Can Harm as Well as Heal

Mar 24, 2023 · · Pain
Most of us have suffered the swelling, redness, and warmth that develop after a minor injury, such as straining a muscle. This acute inflammation is an appropriate response to repairing injured tissue and also helps us fight infections. But sometimes inflammation persists, and if this happens it may become harmful. … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Riboflavin

Mar 24, 2023 · · Pain
Do you remember when milk was stored only in clear glass bottles? Many manufactures now rely on opaque packaging that protects specific nutrients from light degradation. One of these nutrients is riboflavin. EN reviews the science behind this essential B vitamin. Background: Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, plays a key role … Read More

What Is Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?

Feb 22, 2023 · · Pain
Chances are you’ve seen ads for some type of injection therapy. These ads commonly claim that an injection can relieve your pain, eliminating the need for medications or surgery. So are these claims just hype, or can an injection actually relieve your chronic pain? It depends on what type of … Read More

News Briefs March 2023

Feb 22, 2023 · · Pain
People with Cluster Headaches May Face Greater Risks of Other Health Problems Cluster headaches are short, but intense, headaches that tend to occur in bunches over a period of days or weeks. It’s not always clear why some people experience cluster headaches, but a study published recently in Neurology, the … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Low-dose aspirin; Dementia symptoms; Antidepressants and sexual side effects

Nov 21, 2022 · · Pain
Why is low-dose aspirin recommended for prevention of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke? Wouldn’t regular strength aspirin be more effective? Aspirin can cause internal bleeding, and bleeding risk is lower with low-dose “baby” aspirin (81 milligrams) than full-strength aspirin (325 milligrams). Research has shown that low-dose aspirin is … Read More

Report Painful Joints to Your Doctor

Nov 21, 2022 · · Pain
Joint pain is a common complaint, especially among older adults. Joint pain often occurs in the knees, hips, hands, or feet, but it can also happen in any of the other 300+ joints in your body. If joint pain starts when you’re over 50, there’s a good chance that it’s … Read More

Acupuncture: A Healing Practice Based on Balance and Energy Flow

Nov 16, 2022 · · Pain
Acupuncture is the practice of stimulating meridians—energy pathways that run throughout the body—with very thin needles. Sometimes, the needles are attached to a source of low-frequency electricity; this is called electroacupuncture. In the United States, pain is the symptom most commonly treated with acupuncture. Research published in February 2022 in … Read More

News Briefs November 2022

Oct 24, 2022 · · Pain
Q: I’ve been suffering from the pain and stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for many years, but I recently learned that RA can cause memory problems, too. Is that true? A: Memory and attention troubles, sometimes called “brain fog,” can be a feature of RA, just as it can sometimes … Read More

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