Pain

The Painful Journey of Kidney Stones

Dec 17, 2021 · · Pain
Kidneys are bean-shaped organs seated just below the ribcage. Their main job is to filter toxins and waste from urine. When urine levels of calcium, oxalate, cystine or phosphorus are too high, kidney stones can form. The stones can be as small as grains of sand and may not cause … Read More

Get Informed About the Risks of Cannabis Use

Nov 24, 2021 · · Pain
Cannabis use by older adults is increasing sharply in the United States. Some are using cannabis to help them manage health problems, and purchasing it from licensed state dispensaries. Known as “medical marijuana,” this is a less potent form of the drug—however, it can interact with medications taken by older … Read More

FDA Approves New Migraine Medication

Nov 17, 2021 · · Pain
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist specifically designed for migraine prevention. The drug atogepant (Qulipta) was approved to prevent episodic migraine in adults. Similar drugs, in monoclonal antibody form, are injected, but atogepant is an oral medication taken … Read More

News Briefs: December 2021

Nov 17, 2021 · · Pain
Clearing Chemo Brain with Exercise According to the National Cancer Institute, about 75% of people with breast cancer report having cognitive impairment during chemotherapy, often called “chemobrain” or “chemofog.” Symptoms can include confusion, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and a shortened attention span. These problems can last for many years after chemotherapy … Read More

That Literal Pain In Your Butt Might Be Your Sciatic Nerve

Oct 29, 2021 · · Pain
If you have pain that starts in your lower back and runs down through your buttock and your leg, you probably have what is commonly called “sciatica.” “The correct terminology for this condition is actually ‘radiculopathy,’ or radicular pain,” explains Jaspal Ricky Singh, MD, vice chair and associate professor in … Read More

Got Fibromyalgia Pain? Dietary Changes Might Help

Oct 9, 2021 · · Pain
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is a chronic pain condition that causes aches and discomfort throughout the body. It also causes fatigue, sleep disruption, and damage to mood and memory. Research shows changing to a fibromyalgia diet may dramatically improve symptoms. Researchers suggest treatment for fibromyalgia should include a multidisciplinary approach combining … Read More

Ask the Doctor: October 2021

Oct 4, 2021 · · Pain
Q. What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A. A symptom is experienced subjectively by a person and may not be easily identified by another person (stomach cramps and headaches, for example). A sign is observable by another person, such as a physician (for example, wincing is … Read More

News Briefs: October 2021

Oct 4, 2021 · · Pain
Walking through Pain to Relieve PAD Symptoms About 8.5 million people in the United States have lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD). People with PAD have blockages in the arteries of their legs, resulting in reduced or stopped blood flow (called ischemia). As a result, they have discomfort and difficulty … Read More

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