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Older Adults Missing Out on Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds

Aug 16, 2022 · · Pain
Pain-relieving drugs can help ease the joint discomfort and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease in which immune system cells attack healthy joints, making them stiff, swollen, and painful. But most people with RA are advised to take stronger medications called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). “These drugs … Read More

Ask the Doctor: August 2022

Jul 20, 2022 · · Pain
Q. I haven’t heard about screenings for hepatits C lately. Are they still recommended? A. As of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says hepatitis C screenings are recommended for all adults ages 18 and older at least once in a lifetime. According to the CDC, four … Read More

5 Reasons You May Need to See a Neurologist

Jul 20, 2022 · · Pain
Dizziness that defies explanation. Uncontrolled headaches. Sudden balance problems. Tingling or numbness in the limbs. Memory and confusion problems that exceed typical age-related cognitive changes. These are among the reasons people see a neurologist. Typically, individuals who experience these common concerns first discuss them with a primary care physician (PCP). … Read More

Ask the Doctor: July 2022

Jun 20, 2022 · · Pain
Q. I understand that ticks can carry Lyme disease. What are the symptoms? A. Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, commonly spread by the blacklegged tick. The symptoms of Lyme disease are many and varied and can take weeks or longer to manifest. Flu-like symptoms are … Read More

Repeat Hernia Repair Surgery is Common

Jun 20, 2022 · · Pain
More than 1 million hernia repair surgeries are performed each year in the United States, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But according to a research letter published March 1 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, many people undergoing hernia repair eventually experience a recurrence … Read More

Stick to Simple Treatments for Backache

May 20, 2022 · · Pain
Research suggests that back pain consistently ranks among the top five most common reasons for health-care visits in the United States. The problem is particularly common in older adults, as increasing age, a lifetime of improper body mechanics, and wear and tear impact spine health. However, back pain is a … Read More

Be Cautious About Using Kratom for Pain Relief

Mar 23, 2022 · · Pain
In recent years, use of the herbal supplement kratom has increased in the United States. The reasons for its use include pain relief (particularly as a substitute for opioids, which have been linked with potentially serious side effects). But a 2021 study (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, August) suggests … Read More

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