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FDA asked to consider Cymbalta for chronic pain

October 03, 2008

Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve Cymbalta for the management of chronic pain. Lilly's supplemental new drug application is based on clinical trials in which Cymbalta was found effective at treating chronic osteoarthritis and lower back pain. Cymbalta is already approved in the United States for the treatment of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and diabetic neuropathy in adults. Read more »

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The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...are the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80%... Read more »

Lower Your Cholesterol, Eat Peanuts

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

Peanuts have always been a favorite food of Americans and can be consumed in a variety of ways,... Read more »

My Bog Blog Intro

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...fruits, red meat, raw veggies, melons, hot and spicy foods, or anything containing red food... Read more »

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 »

Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution

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...use of anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a... Read more »

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Scoliosis: Surgery

...may have some trouble with activities involving the arms and hands -- such as tying shoes and cutting food. In one study, however, occupational therapy using stretching and strengthening exercises... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Lifestyle Changes

...OccupationsIn one study, 16 out of 100 warehouse workers reported back injuries in one year, and in two major food service organizations 30% of all injuries involved the back. A major study of... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Surgery

...NSAID may speed resolution of pain.Scar tissue is a significant problem, since it can cause persistent low back pain afterward. Anti-scarring agents or certain devices may help reduce surgical... 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 »

Back Pain and Sciatica: References

...stabilisation of the lumbar spine with an intensive rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic low back pain: the MRC spine stabilisation trial. BMJ. 2005;330(7502):1233.Filler AG, Haynes... Read more »

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