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Specialists In Pain Management
1y ago
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, there are close to an estimated 1 million adults in the country living with multiple sclerosis (MS). When someone has MS, their immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves. As a result, the nerves become damaged and communication between the brain and the body gets disrupted.
If you want to better understand this chronic, unpredictable disease of the nervous system, here are three things to know about multiple sclerosis.
1. Types of Multiple Sclerosis
Patients who eventually get diagnosed with MS first experience a neu ..read more
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1y ago
You may hear "herniated disc" and "bulging disc" and not realize that they are two different issues. Herniated and bulging discs are both two back problems that may cause you pain, among other issues. However, one usually stems from an injury, while the other arises as you age. Although you might not feel the difference, a back pain specialist can identify the difference through an evaluation and diagnostic testing.
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc, is an issue that occurs when you have a tear in the outer shell of your disc, and the contents may begin to seep ..read more
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1y ago
Why do you get migraines and what causes them? If you're a migraine sufferer, take a look at what you need to know about the causes and treatments of this type of chronic head pain.
How Common Are Migraines?
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines impact 39 million Americans and one billion people around the world. This makes migraines the third most common illness globally. While six percent of men experience migraines, this chronic pain affects 18 percent of U.S. women. Even children suffer from this pain.
Over four million adults have at least 15 migraine days each month ..read more
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1y ago
As many as one in three struggle with musculoskeletal pain according to the World Health Organization. If you include yourself in this group, you may have an issue known as myofascial pain syndrome. This syndrome can present itself in a number of uncomfortable ways that limit your mobility and overall quality of life.
Myofascial pain syndrome can leave its sufferers feeling confused, frustrated, and helpless, not least because medical science has difficulty accounting for its causes and differentiating it from other pain conditions. This overview of the syndrome should help you understand ho ..read more
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1y ago
Pelvic congestion syndrome, also known as pelvic venous insufficiency, affects the veins in the lower pelvis and groin area. The same as varicose veins in the legs, the veins become enlarged, as blood backs up in them. Chronic pelvic pain is one of the numerous symptoms you can suffer. While individuals describe the pain as dull, it typically gets worse when you sit or stand.
Although chronic pelvic pain accounts for 10 to 15 percent of all doctor visits that are gynecological in nature, pelvic congestion syndrome often is overlooked as a cause. Yet the condition is debilitating ..read more
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1y ago
When you bring a baby home from the hospital, you expect to change a few diapers and lose a little sleep, which is why suffering with a sudden onset of debilitating back pain can seem like the last thing you need.
Unfortunately, back pain is not only a common side effect of a growing baby bump, but it is also caused by lifting your little one dozens of times a day until they are old enough to walk and behave themselves in stores. Here are two easy ways to avoid lower back pain as a new parent, so you can focus on what really matters — your new little one.
1. Stay Active
Since par ..read more
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1y ago
Prescription medications for migraine relief work well for many patients. However, some patients experience unwanted side effects such as a racing heartbeat, nausea, and difficulty concentrating when they take migraine medications. In one study, two-thirds of patients delayed taking their migraine medications because of side effects such as these.
If you are struggling with the side effects of migraine medications, it may be time to explore other options to find relief from your headaches. While there are numerous migraine treatment options that do not involve popping pills, the following th ..read more
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1y ago
Management of Pain Caused by a Spinal Compression Fracture
If you have osteoporosis, you may suffer pain due to a vertebral fracture. Although some people feel little or no pain from a spinal fracture, other individuals experience intense pain that continues even after the fracture heals. But you need not suffer from chronic pain in silence. There are a number of spine fracture treatment options available.
Medications for Back Pain
Doctors generally recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen as a first treatment option for acute pain, i ..read more
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1y ago
When pain shows up in an unexpected place like your tailbone (coccyx), it can frustrate and even baffle you. Tailbone pain (cocydynia) can occur from numerous things, including a fractured bone or injury. Sometimes, sitting all day in a padded chair can irritate your tailbone.
The information guide below can help you find the answers and treatments you need for your tailbone pain now.
Why Does Your Tailbone Hurt?
Your tailbone consists of three to five tiny bones fused together at their joints. The coccyx also sits between the cleft of your buttocks. Although your tailbone is tiny in size ..read more
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1y ago
Arthritis is a common ailment in adults. It causes stiffness and pain in your joints and sometimes swelling. This can be increasingly debilitating or stay the same throughout your life, but arthritis usually requires some sort of pain management treatment . There are three types of arthritis, all with their own signs and causes. The two most common are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Osteoarthritis
This is a degenerative disease, meaning it will continue to worsen as you age. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage wears away. Most patients experience aching pain during nor ..read more