Back pain - nonspecific
The majority of nonspecific back pain is probably caused by muscle strain. This usually responds to 2-5 days of rest and
Physical therapy is often prescribed to instruct the patient on proper body mechanics (such as good...
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Although triptans are a marked improvement over previous treatment options, many Migraineurs have not been fully satisfied with their... Read more »
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Medications are the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80% of primary care patients with... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a safe and effective pain reliever for mild to moderate acute back pain. It is also used as a fever reducer. The benefits... Read more »
A new study suggests that the painkillers Celebrex and naproxen may not prevent dementia in patients who are prone to the disease. In fact,... Read more »
A reader who recently had joint surgery asks Joe Graedon of The People's Pharmacy if the naproxen he was taking for pain could be the cause of his... Read more »
This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of the new med naproxcinod to naproxen in patients with osteoarthritis. This national study... Read more »
This is a study to evaluate the effects of a new Imitrex/naproxen combo med in migraine patients who don't respond well to Relpax. This national... Read more »