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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Cause Of Back Pain

FDA approves Humira for ankylosing spondylitis

October 02, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Humira (adalimumab) for the treatment of the inflammatory-arthritis condition ankylosing spondylitis (AS). AS is an autoimmune disease that causes back pain and stiffness and can result in complete spinal fusion. Humira is already approved for use in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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I have gained a lot since having my baby and I am on a diet, but
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Pregnancy can result in back pain, which can linger for a time after the delivery. Three possible... Read more »

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First Aid for Back Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

Many would argue that back pain is inevitable and for some it becomes a sudden reality. Bending... Read more »

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New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.   In addition, the Society... Read more »

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Lexapro and lower back pain?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...that can affect your life. The symptom was lower back pain. Now I have been taking Lexapro now... Read more »

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How to Relieve (and Prevent) Lower Back Pain From Returning
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

If I had an episode of lower back pain, am I always going to be more likely to have lower back pain... Read more »

Health Guide

Nonspecific back pain
Nonspecific back pain refers to pain in the back due to an unknown cause. Alternative Names Back pain - nonspecific Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Sciatica: What is it?
“Sciatica” is an old world term that refers to leg pain felt down the back of the thigh into the calf and foot. What about thigh pain? What about buttock pain? Unfortunately, “sciatica” has... Read more »
Nonspecific back pain
Back pain - nonspecific Symptoms Low back pain Pain in any part of the back Pain may radiate to the buttocks or upper leg(s) ... Read more »
Spondyloarthritis Symptoms and Causes
...ankylosing spondylitis and male gender. Symptoms of SpondyloarthrisThe disease starts with hip or low back pain that comes and goes and is worse at night, in the morning, or after inactivity.Back... Read more »
Nonspecific back pain
Back pain - nonspecific Treatment The majority of nonspecific back pain is probably caused by muscle strain. This usually responds to 2-5 days of... Read more »

Medications

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... Side Effects Constipation, cough, dizziness or back pain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

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...headache, dizziness, nausea, flushing of the face, or back pain may occur. If any of these... Read more »

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...center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include back pain, muscle pain, abnormal vision.... Read more »

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...(fex-oh-FEN-uh-deen) Side Effects Stomach upset, menstrual cramps, back pain, cough, fever,... Read more »

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...(eh-ZET-ih-mibe) Side Effects Dizziness, headache, diarrhea, back pain may occur. If any of... Read more »

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