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Painkillers February 5, 2015

Senator seeks to block Zohydro pain drug

Sen. Joe Manchin is calling on the government's top health official to overturn the approval of a powerful painkiller, arguing that the pill Zohydro could add to the national epidemic of prescription drug abuse. 聽

PAIN MANAGEMENT January 13, 2015

College student may lose limbs after passing out in -17 degree cold

A college student found unconscious outside a neighbor's house in Duluth had been outside in subzero temperatures for more than nine hours and suffered severe hypothermia, according to police.

PAIN MANAGEMENT November 20, 2014

Is Your Smartphone to Blame for Your Pain?

So-called Blackberry Thumb did not emerge with the introduction of the smartphone. In fact, repetitive strain injuries, which are grouped under repetitive motion disorders by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, are common among assembly line workers and seamstresses. Anyone who engages in the same action day in and day out, whether they are gardening or lifting a baby out of a crib, can hurt his or her thumb or wrist.

PAIN MANAGEMENT November 20, 2014

Five Ways to Manage Your Headaches

For millions of Americans who experience regular headaches, the pain and irritation can affect their daily lives. Headaches are triggered by a variety of factors, from health conditions and lifestyle habits to diet and behavior. The good news is that it may be possible to suppress or even eliminate headaches altogether with the help of a few measures.

PAIN MANAGEMENT November 20, 2014

J&J recalls infant Tylenol due to bottle flaw

Johnson & Johnson said it was recalling its entire U.S. supply of infant Tylenol after parents complained about problems with a new dosing system, the latest in a string of recalls for the healthcare giant

Sciatica November 20, 2014

Radiating Lower Body Pain May Mean Sciatica

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve 鈥� the body鈥檚 longest 鈥� from the lower back down the buttock and leg.聽Sciatica, medically known as Lumbar Racidulopathy, is by itself is a symptom, not a full-blown disorder and can signal an underlying health condition such as a聽herniated disk, according to the Mayo Clinic. The聽pain will usually resolve itself within a few months, although聽severe cases may require medical intervention.聽If you are聽feeling pain from your hips to your feet, here鈥檚 a聽guide to聽sciatica聽from top to bottom:

Fibromyalgia November 20, 2014

Fibromyalgia Marked by Widespread Pain, Fatigue

Fibromyalgia affects millions of聽people nationwide, but very little is known about the nature of the disease, and the cause聽has not been determined.聽Doctors have no聽definitive way to diagnose it, nor has a cure been discovered. Here is a guide to understanding fibromyalgia:

Headaches and Migraines November 20, 2014

Migraines, Inner Ear Problems Can Trigger Vertigo

Dizzy spells are often harmless and can fade quickly, but if your disorientation exceeds mere dizziness, you may have vertigo, which often manifests as the illusion of the room spinning around you. Other times you may feel as if the inside of your head is spinning. Here are a few tips to help you understand the difference between mere dizziness and vertigo.

Arthritis November 20, 2014

Septic Arthritis Caused by Infectious Bacteria

Septic锟斤拷or infectious arthritis锟斤拷occurs when a fungal or bacterial infection causes arthritic symptoms.锟斤拷The term 鈥渁rthritis鈥� describes a range of joint disorders that are primarily characterized by pain, swelling and inflammation. While the pain and swelling may be similar, septic arthritis is very different from more common forms of the disorder, such as osteoarthritis.

Arthritis November 20, 2014

Osteoarthritis Caused by Natural Wear and Tear

Affecting approximately 27 million Americans, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis,锟斤拷reports the Arthritis Foundation. Osteoarthritis affects many people鈥檚 daily lives by causing ongoing pain and锟斤拷limiting mobility. While osteoarthritis is a lifelong disorder, treatment is available. Here is a guide to understanding the basics of osteoarthritis:

PAIN MANAGEMENT November 20, 2014

Urinary Tract Infections Marked by Painful, Burning Urination

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)聽account for over 8 million visits to health care providers annually, making them the second most most common type of internal infection, reports the National Kidney & Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse聽(NKUDIC). Your urinary tract has mechanisms built in to keep germs out, but as the numbers show, infections can still occur. Marked by painful and frequent urination, UTIs can greatly affect your daily life. Luckily, UTIs are preventable,聽easily diagnosed and treatable.