Sign in
or Register nowChronicPainConnection.com
Pain Relief, Pain Modulation, And Self Efficacy
Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Cluster Highlights
- Headaches: Cluster - Highlights
- Introduction
- Cluster Headaches
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
Highlights
FDA Warning: Serotonin Syndrome
In 2006, the FDA issued a warning against using triptan drugs and certain antidepressant medications at the same time. Combining a triptan with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) can result in serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by excess levels of the brain chemical serotonin.
- The FDAs warning names the following antidepressan...
Expert & Community Posts
MAP0004 Acute Migraine Medication Trial
By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert...trial. The primary effectiveness goals are: pain relief at two hours after dosing... Read more »
10 Money-Saving Tips for Pain Relief
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health ExpertPain relief does not have to cause a financial meltdown. Here are some tips for the pennywise... Read more »
Solutions for the Pain Pinch: Which Zero Gravity Chairs Really Work?
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...And although medications are effective at reducing pain in a pinch, I would like to focus on... Read more »
Companies Promoting Pain Relief: FootSmart
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...gimmicks and scams that prey on people with chronic pain. Occasionally, you might run across... Read more »
Hypnosis for Pain Management
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...emotion, thought or behavior. In the use of hypnosis for pain management, the suggestion would... Read more »
Health Guide
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment
...insulin injections with steroid injections.Yoga. In one study, 8 weeks of regular yoga practice reduced pain significantly more than splinting.A major analysis of other conservative approaches... Read more »Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Highlights
...prevention, including cholesterol-lowering statins and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), used for pain relief.ChemotherapyResearchers hope that new chemotherapy agents being tested in... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
for Chronic Low Back PainEvidence strongly suggests that only intensive treatment using a combination of physical and psychological rehabilitation programs can reduce pain and improve... Read more »Osteoporosis: Treatment
...Fractures in the SpinePercutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are surgical procedures used to lessen pain. Research to date suggests that they are safe and provide pain relief for many... Read more »Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia
...difficult to treat. Once PHN develops, a patient may need a multidisciplinary approach that involves a pain specialist, psychiatrist, primary care physician, and other health care providers.In... Read more »Images
Related News
Pain Relief to go After Surgery
May 05, 2008SALT LAKE CITY (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- At most hospitals across the country, patients who undergo orthopedic surgery are given narcotics to help... Read summary »
Dissolving Oral Patch Heals Canker Sores
April 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new patch that melts in your mouth could help get rid of those painful canker sores. Researchers at the University of... Read summary »
Easing Spinal Tumor Pain
May 05, 2008SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Richard Eby doesn't let much slow him down. He rollerblades today, but not long ago, Eby was in a wheelchair!... Read summary »
Acupuncture for Strokes
May 05, 2008SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- From treating pain to easing nausea, acupuncture is becoming more common in the United States. Now,... Read summary »
Better Knees
January 31, 2007HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You wouldn't know it, but six weeks ago, 59-year-old Ellyn Shepard suffered from terrible knee... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on ChronicPainConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
