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FDA Grants First Approvals for Generic Versions of Lyrica

FDA Grants First Approvals for Generic Versions of Lyrica

Latest Chronic Pain News TUESDAY, July 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nine drug companies have received approval for the first generic versions of Lyrica (pregabalin), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced. The generic versions of Lyrica have been approved to manage neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy or spinal cord injury, postherpetic neuralgia, and […]

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FDA Warns CBD Product Maker About False Claims

FDA Warns CBD Product Maker About False Claims

WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A warning letter has been issued to Massachusetts-based Curaleaf Inc. for illegally selling unapproved cannabidiol (CBD) products online with unproven claims that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, opioid withdrawal, pain and pet anxiety, and other health problems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Latest Chronic Pain […]

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OTC Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers

OTC Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers

Aspirin Aspirin can damage the lining of the stomach and duodenum, thereby causing abdominal pain, bleeding, and/or ulcers. As a result, 1 in 5 persons who take aspirin in a dose of 2.5 grams per day or more develops ulcers and about 1 in 6 will lose enough blood from gastrointestinal bleeding to develop anemia. […]

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Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s neuroma facts Morton’s neuroma causes symptoms similar to metatarsalgia, including ball of foot pain. Morton’s neuroma is a swollen, inflamed nerve in the foot. Morton’s neuroma causes a “burning” sharp pain on the bottom of the foot. Treatments for Morton’s neuroma include resting the foot, better-fitting shoes, anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, and surgery. What […]

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Health Tip: Symptoms of Tennis Elbow

Health Tip: Symptoms of Tennis Elbow

(HealthDay News) — Tennis elbow causes pain around the outside of the elbow, says the National Health Service. Often, the condition occurs after strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm. Latest Chronic Pain News The service mentions these symptoms of tennis elbow: Pain on the outside of your upper forearm. Pain when […]

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Ankle Pain (Tendinitis)

Ankle Pain (Tendinitis)

What causes ankle pain and ankle tendinitis? Both ankle pain and ankle tendinitis can be caused by injuries (such as sprains and strains from sports) or diseases and conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout). What injuries can cause ankle pain, and how are they treated? Ankle sprains and fractures Ankle sprains are one of […]

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Muscle Spasms

Muscle Spasms

How do health care professionals diagnose muscle spasms? Most people have experienced a skeletal muscle spasm due to overexertion, especially in a warm environment, and are able to self-diagnose. However, if the spasms are severe, last a long time, or keep recurring, it is reasonable to see a health-care professional for evaluation. The diagnosis usually […]

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Medical Marijuana Won’t Help Ease Opioid Crisis: Study

Medical Marijuana Won’t Help Ease Opioid Crisis: Study

Latest Chronic Pain News WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Some proponents of medical marijuana have claimed that its use against pain might help curb the ongoing crisis of opioid abuse. But a new study refutes that notion, finding that state laws legalizing medical marijuana have had little impact on the issue. “When comparing […]

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Another Study Casts Doubt on Safety of Herbal Drug Kratom

Another Study Casts Doubt on Safety of Herbal Drug Kratom

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Chronic Pain News THURSDAY, July 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The herbal supplement kratom regularly causes serious side effects and doesn’t appear safe for use, a new study argues. Kratom, made from the leaves of a Southeast Asian plant, is usually used to treat pain and addiction. But poison control […]

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Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)

Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)

Causes of Coccydynia Coccydynia is associated with pain and tenderness at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. The pain is often worsened by sitting. Coccydynia is often caused by an injury, but may occur seemingly spontaneously. There are many causes of tailbone pain which can mimic coccydynia, including sciatica, infection, pilonidal cysts, and […]