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In cases where abnormalities or injuries in the cervical spine (the spinal bones in the neck) cause headaches, a cervical epidural nerve block may be beneficial in treating and preventing further pain. This procedure involves injecting small amounts of a corticosteroid and anesthetic into spaces between the vertebrae in the neck to block the nerves. Some patients have reported significant pain relief from this procedure.

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Fibromyalgia: Risk Factors

As many as 6 million Americans have fibromyalgia. Some evidence suggests that several factors may make people more susceptible to fibromyalgia. These risk factors include being female,... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications

Several medications are available to treat ADHD.Psychostimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Similar DrugsPsychostimulants are the primary drugs used to treat ADHD. Although these drugs... 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 »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment

It is critical to begin treating early phases of carpal tunnel syndrome before the damage progresses. A conservative approach to CTS, which may include corticosteroid injections and... Read more »

Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors

...PAD. [For more information on these cholesterol-lowering drugs, see In-Depth Report #23: Cholesterol.]Statins. Statins are the most effective drugs for the treatment of high cholesterol. Statins... Read more »

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