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Last Updated: Aug 6th, 2008 - 09:50:39 |
Arthritis: Timely Treatments for an Ageless Disease
Arthritis: Timely Treatments for an Ageless Disease
Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines that you can buy without a prescription from your doctor. Two main types of OTC pain relievers are available. One type is acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol). The second type is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also called NSAIDs). NSAIDs include the following:
FDA Launches Campaign on OTC Pain Relief Products
FDA Launches Campaign on OTC Pain Relief Products
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Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine
The combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 4 hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine exactly as directed. Do not take more than six tablets or capsules in 1 day. If you think that you need more to relieve your symptoms, call your doctor.
Pain relief Drugs: Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine
The combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 4 hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine exactly as directed. Do not take more than six tablets or capsules in 1 day. If you think that you need more to relieve your symptoms, call your doctor.
Gene Therapy Relieves Neuropathic Pain in Rats
Using a weakened herpes virus to deliver a neurotransmitter-related gene to sensory neurons alleviates pain for up to 6 weeks in rats with chronic pain caused by nerve damage, a new study shows. The findings may lead to the first effective treatment for people affected by this type of "neuropathic" pain.
Expectations of Pain: I Think, Therefore I Am
While the theory that ˇ§mind over matterˇ¨ exists is an ancient belief, the scientific studies to support this idea have remained elusive. A new study provides brain imaging evidence that positive thinking interacts with and shapes the sensory experience of pain. This study suggests that decreasing the expectation of pain can reduce both the pain-related brain activity and perception of pain intensity. This knowledge may lead to new and effective ways to manage chronic pain.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that affects the joints, often those in a person's wrists, fingers, and feet. (Terms that are underlined are defined "Definitions".) The common symptoms of RA are pain, stiffness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and fever. There are treatments for RA in conventional medicine, but some people also try complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).a This report answers some frequently asked questions on this topic and suggests sources for more information.
Coffee, Tea Not Risk Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Contrary to previous reports, drinking four or more cups of coffee a day does not put women at risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study partially funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). The study concluded that there is little evidence to support a connection between consuming coffee, decaffeinated coffee or tea and the risk of RA among women.
Synthetic Peptide May Help Correct Damaging Immune Response in RA
For the 2.1 million Americans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ?a disease in which the body’s immune system attacks and damages joint tissues ?treatment often involves strong drugs to suppress the immune system. While these drugs may be effective at keeping the disease under control, they can suppress the immune system too much, leaving the body vulnerable to infection.
Treatment Compliance Barriers in Economically Challenged, Ethnically Diverse Arthritis and Lupus Patients
New research shows that economically disadvantaged and ethnically diverse people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) have barriers that keep them from complying with their prescribed medical treatment: fear of side effects, belief that medicines are not working, problems with the health system environment, and medication cost. The research was funded in part by a grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
Study Examines Socioeconomic Factors and Consequences of Low-Back Pain
One of the most common and costly conditions in America, low-back pain is second only to the common cold in terms of complaints to primary care physicians. The total cost of low-back pain exceeds $100 billion per year.
Scientists Find Markers for Rapid Progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) have identified markers that are early indicators of progressive disease in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Genetic Variation Found to Double RA Risk
Scientists have long suspected that autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Now, with partial funding from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a research team working to understand the genetic aspect of RA has identified one culprit: a specific genetic variation, called a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), that increases RA risk twofold.
Questions and Answers About Reactive Arthritis
This booklet contains general information about reactive arthritis. It describes what reactive arthritis is and how it develops. It also explains how reactive arthritis is diagnosed and treated. Medical terms not defined in the text are defined in the "Key Words" section. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.
What People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Need to Know About Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, a disorder in which the body attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. When someone has rheumatoid arthritis, the membranes around his or her joints become inflamed and release enzymes that cause the surrounding cartilage and bone to wear away. In severe cases, other tissues and body organs also can be affected.
What Is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that mostly affects cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over each other. It also helps absorb shock of movement. In osteoarthritis, the top layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away.
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is disease that affects the joints. It causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. If one knee or hand has rheumatoid arthritis, usually the other does too. This disease often occurs in more than one joint and can affect any joint in the body. People with this disease may feel sick and tired, and they sometimes get fevers.
Migraine Headaches
A migraine headache is a severe pain felt on one, and sometimes, both sides of the head. The pain is mostly in the front around the temples or behind one eye or ear. Besides pain, you may have nausea and vomiting, and be very sensitive to light and sound. Migraine can occur any time of the day, though it often starts in the morning. The pain can last a few hours or up to one or two days.
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