Pain relief can be available without a prescription. And for centuries, ointments, rubs and liniments have been applied to the skin over painful areas. The topical pain relievers have withstood the tests of time, yet sometimes people overlook their existence. Over time, three basic ingredients have prevailed: the menthol products, the herbal products and the capsaicin products. All are worth trying.
The menthol products give your skin a cold sensation by stimulating the cold sensors in the...
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We're all too aware of the fact that chronic pain is being significantly under-treated because many physicians either have inadequate... Read more »
You may be questioning whether or not physicians are really treating pain aggressively (see #10 of the Top 10 Reasons Pain Medication Use... Read more »
Knowing what is available is sometimes half the battle when it comes to feeling better. The other half of the battle is avoiding the many... Read more »
Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick relief medications - both over-the-counter (OTC) and... Read more »
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By David Stanley The number of deaths attributed to misuse of prescription drugs, both intentional and accidental, is on the rise across the... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and drugmaker Actavis Inc. have announced that about one million fentanyl patches used to treat such... Read more »
Patches containing the power painkiller fentanyl have been recalled because of a flaw that could pose risks for patients or caregivers. Some of the... Read more »
What is a TENS Unit?TENS means "transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation." TENS units are small devices that are battery controlled. Sometimes... Read more »
Ice instead of anti-inflammatory medications The cooling action of ice helps to control swelling; it is a great way to control pain. Just ask any athlete who has had an injury, ice keeps them going with less pain. Hand-held shower massager...
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