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Can Ultram cause or worsen symptoms of GERD?
Ultram is a centrally acting pain relief medication that is commonly taken for chronic pain conditions, specifically back pain and arthritis. Ultram has many adverse effects, including gastrointestinal side effects of nausea, vomiting and constipation. These occur in 5-15% of patients taking Ultram. The effects are due to Ultram's decrease in gastrointestinal motility, slowing down peristalsis. There is no effect of Ultram on the lower esophageal s...
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What is "devil's claw," and can it be used for osteoarthritis?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert...take this supplement. Also, if you have a history of stomach ulcers, gastrointestinal problems,... Read more »
How to Relieve (and Prevent) Lower Back Pain From Returning
By Grant Cooper , Health ExpertIf I had an episode of lower back pain, am I always going to be more likely to have lower back pain... Read more »
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Peptic Ulcers: Risk Factors
About 25 million American are expected to have peptic ulcers at some point in their lives. Peptic ulcer disease affects all age groups but is rare in children. Men have twice the risk for... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
and Alternative TreatmentsThe most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors
In most known cases, pain begins with an injury, after lifting a heavy object, or after making an abrupt movement. Not all people experience back pain after such events, however. A number... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction
Alternative TreatmentsAcupuncture. People with back pain find longer lasting relief from acupuncture than physical therapy, according to a study in the British Medical Journal. Another... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain
for Acute Low Back PainPatients withshort-term acute low back pain usuallyhavethe best resultswith the least aggressive treatments. The general approach is as follows:Patients with no... Read more »Images
Medications
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints.... Read more »
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