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Defining Pain
What is the definition of pain? If you ask ten experts, you would probably get ten different answers. With all this confusion, the treatment of pain seems nearly impossible if no one can agree on a definition. Beyond just the definition lies the meaning of pain. What does pain mean? If you have a headache, does it mean you have a tumor? If your finger hurts, is it a paper cut or something more sinister?
The problem with uncovering the meaning of pain is the fact that pain is not an accurate i...
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Expert & Community Posts
Pain and MS: Musculoskeletal Pain
By Vicki , Health ExpertThere is pain in multiple sclerosis, with several categories that can be acute or chronic. My last... Read more »
Pain and MS: Treatment
By Vicki , Health ExpertThere is pain in MS. This series of articles has discussed that pain -- Neuropathic,... Read more »
Health Guide
Treating Pain with Acupuncture
...number of research studies have shown it to be an effective treatment for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain illnesses. Acupuncture is one component of the practice of Chinese medicine. ... Read more »Finger pain
Finger pain is defined as pain in one or more fingers. Alternative Names Pain - finger Considerations Nearly everyone has had finger injuries during their... Read more »Opioids: Addiction vs. Dependence
One of the greatest obstacles chronic pain patients face in their quest for adequate pain relief is the widespread misunderstanding of the difference between physical dependence on a drug and... 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 »remember that day
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Medications
This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to... Read more »
...(NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is... Read more »
...combination medication is used to treat mild to moderate pain. Propoxyphene is a narcotic pain... Read more »
...medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever... Read more »
...medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever... Read more »
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Parkinsons Patients in Pain
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Snail Venom for Chronic Pain
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Preventing summertime heartburn
October 03, 2008Summer is a time for holidays and picnics, but some foods that define the season can kick off pain for heartburn sufferers. In this article from... Read summary »
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