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Pot May Ease Nerve Pain, Study Shows
"Medical marijuana" may ease nerve pain (neuropathic pain) while also impairing mental skills, according to a small study of patients at the University of Calif. at Davis.
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7 Pains You Shouldn't Ignore
WebMD consulted doctors in cardiology, internal medicine, geriatrics, and psychiatry so you'll understand which pains you must not ignore -- and why.
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7 Pains You Shouldn't Ignore
Experts describe the types of pain that require prompt medical attention.
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Joint Pain Not Inevitable With Age
Creaking knees, hips, and ankles aren't necessarily normal aches and pains that come with age. Your pain might be arthritis. Luckily, medicine has a lot to offer --- from exercise and alternative supplements to medications and joint replacement.
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Whiplash: What Predicts Recovery?
The initial level of pain after a whiplash injury, as well as psychological factors such as having positive expectations for getting better, best predict who will recover promptly from whiplash, according to research presented at the World Congress on Neck Pain in Los Angeles.
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Phantom Limb Pain: Mirrors May Help
Mirror therapy may reduce phantom limb pain in amputees, scientists report in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Magnets Don?t Fight Pain, Study Shows
A review of several studies shows magnets are not effective for pain relief, researchers report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
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Less Income, More Pain?
A survey shows income, education, and age are factors in how much pain you feel.
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Hot Chili Peppers May Relieve Pain
A new hot-chili-pepper-based anesthetic may offer better pain relief during childbirth, surgery, or other painful situations than conventional anesthetics.
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Fentanyl Pain Patch Recalled
Duragesic and generic fentanyl pain patches in the 25 microgram/hour (mcg/hr) strength with an expiration date on or before December 2009 are being recalled because of possible overdose risk.
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FDA Warns Again on Fentanyl Patches
Deaths and life-threatening events have spurred the FDA to issue its second warning about misuse of the painkiller fentanyl skin patches
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FDA Panel Nixes 'Abuse-Proof' OxyContin
A panel of expert advisors to the FDA took a dim view of efforts by OxyContin's manufacturer to market a new form of the prescription painkiller designed to cut down on tampering and abuse.
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Cox-2 Use Is Down, but Ulcers Are Up
The number of bleeding ulcers and other gastrointestinal complications has increased since a class of pain drugs called Cox-2 inhibitors fell out of favor due to their increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.
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Burns Spur 'Icy Hot Heat Therapy' Recall
Chattem Inc. has recalled its Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat for the back, arms, neck, and legs because of burn risk.
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Anesthesia Link to Post-Surgery Pain
Certain general anesthesia drugs may increase post-operative pain, and scientists may have discovered how that happens.
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Chronic Pain: New Research, New Treatments
New research on the causes of chronic pain is helping doctors find new treatments.
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When Aches & Pain Disrupt Sleep: Medication Chart
There is no perfect treatment for pain and sleeplessness. It all depends on your particular case -- the kind of pain you have and the other medicines you take, for instance.
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