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Woman Feels No Pain, Thanks to Her Genes

Woman Feels No Pain, Thanks to Her Genes

Latest Chronic Pain News THURSDAY, March 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Jo Cameron, 71, has lived a life without pain. The Scottish woman has experienced childbirth, broken limbs, cuts, burns and surgeries with little or no discomfort. She’s leaned on her own hot stove and not realized there’s a problem until she smelled something burning. […]

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Health Tip: Dealing with Tendinitis Pain

Health Tip: Dealing with Tendinitis Pain

(HealthDay News) — Tendinitis is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon. Immediately after injury, those with tendinitis should apply ice to the spot, says Mayo Clinic. Latest Chronic Pain News Icing the area for 15 to 20 minutes will numb pain and constrict blood vessels to reduce swelling. Icing should be done every four […]

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metaxalone (Skelaxin)

metaxalone (Skelaxin)

What is metaxalone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Metaxalone is an oral drug that relaxes skeletal muscle the muscles that control movement of the body. It does not act directly on skeletal muscle, and the exact mechanism of action of metaxalone is unknown. Metaxalone relaxes muscles possibly by affecting the central nervous […]

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CBD Products Now Available at Hundreds of CVS Stores

CBD Products Now Available at Hundreds of CVS Stores

Creams, sprays and lotions infused with the nonintoxicating hemp component cannabidiol (CBD) are now being sold at more than 800 CVS stores in eight states. Latest Chronic Pain News The products will be sold in store aisles, according to a company spokesman, who added that the drugstore chain is not selling any supplements or food […]

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ketoprofen

ketoprofen

What is ketoprofen, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Ketoprofen is an oral drug that belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve) and many others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, […]

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Opioid Rxs Decreasing, But Not for All Doctors

Opioid Rxs Decreasing, But Not for All Doctors

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Chronic Pain News WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Doctors may be pulling out their prescription pads less often for opioid medications, but not everyone’s on the same page yet. New research found that initial prescriptions for the addictive painkillers have dropped by around 50 percent. “The good news […]

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Vets Who Get Opioids From VA, Medicare at Higher Overdose Risk

Vets Who Get Opioids From VA, Medicare at Higher Overdose Risk

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Chronic Pain News MONDAY, March 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many military veterans can get prescription opioid painkillers from both the VA and Medicare, putting them at nearly triple the risk for an overdose, new research warns. The finding could have implications for a huge number of vets: Roughly eight […]

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AHA News: Opioid Meds Pose Danger to Kidney Disease Patients

AHA News: Opioid Meds Pose Danger to Kidney Disease Patients

Latest Chronic Pain News WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Medication options can be limited for people with chronic kidney disease, which is why they often get prescribed opioids to help manage pain. But new research finds that opioids could increase the risk of hospitalization and even death. In a study presented […]