Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other...
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Full Question:Does a migraine cause joint pain and problems with limbs on one side of your body? Example, I seem to have extreme joint pain... Read more »
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With apologies to George Gershwin, I thought it might be nice to review with you the importance of the circadian rhythm in rheumatoid... Read more »
Dr. Peter Gott answers a reader's question about whether Zocor could be causing left shoulder pain soon after the reader was diagnosed with an injury... Read more »
A reader asks Dr. Robert Shmerling if diabetes could be causing her joint pain. According to Dr. Shmerling, diabetes doesn't cause arthritis or joint... Read more »
Proper Care of the Body's Shock AbsorbersJust like motor oil keeps your car running smoothly, there’s an important fluid that lubricates and... Read more »
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Contusion; Hematoma Definition A bruise is an area of skin discoloration. A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their... Read more »