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Jun 14, 2002 |
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Acupuncture Provides Pain Relief for Many Patients
Acupuncture is an ancient practice in which very fine needles are inserted into the skin at strategic points on the body to relieve pain and treat disease. Acupuncture has been used with success in treating many conditions including knee and hip pain from arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, and neck pain.
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Jan 22, 2003 |
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Stanford Study Links Depression and Chronic Pain
A persistent, long-lasting headache or an endlessly painful back may indicate something more serious than a bad week at the office. A new study finds that people who have major depression are more than twice as likely to have chronic pain when compared to people who have no symptoms of depression. This finding could change how depression is diagnosed and treated, report Stanford School of Medicine researchers.
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Aug 12, 2002 |
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Osteoarthritis Basics: The Joint and Its Parts
Ever wonder what's really going on in your arthritic joints? The following article from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases breaks down the basic structures and functions of the joint and how osteoarthritis disrupts joint health causing pain and stiffness.
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Apr 26, 2004 |
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Ginger May Help Reduce Arthritis-Related Knee Pain
Inexpensive and safe dietary supplements such as glucosamine, chondroitin and methyl-sulfonyl-methane (MSM) have been shown to reduce the pain associated with osteoarthritis. A common spice - ginger - may soon be added to that list. In a recent study in the journal OsteoArthritis and Cartilage, ginger was shown to be effective in reducing arthritis-related knee pain and increasing function. |
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Oct 25, 2002 |
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Distorted Fear of Addiction to Prescription Drugs Seen as Major Barrier to Effective Pain Treatment
In a paper recently published by the Open Society Institute a leading neurologist specializing in pain and palliative care said that many of the more than 50 million people in the United States living with chronic pain forgo effective treatment with prescription medication due to misperceptions and fears of addiction.
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Dec 05, 2000 |
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Chronic Pain Sufferers Unsatisfied with Pain Treatments
Patients in chronic pain are so dissatisfied with the usefulness of their prescription and over-the-counter pain control medications that 78 percent are willing to try new treatments and 43 percent would spend more on a treatment if they knew it would work, according to a new national U.S. survey.
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Mar 21, 2003 |
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Exercises for a Rough Shoulder
Shoulders can lose their normal smoothness of motion for a wide variety of reasons. In many situations the roughness is related to tightness of the soft tissues around the joint, to abnormal posture, or to shoulder weakness. Even if you have had an injury or if there is some arthritis in your shoulder, it is likely that you can benefit from a simple home program to optimize your shoulder's comfort and function. Before beginning these exercises you should consult with your physician.
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Jun 03, 2002 |
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Research Finds Pain and Disability Lead to Depression and Anxiety
Duke University Medical Center researchers have found that patients who report they have poor health and high levels of pain or disability are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression than other patients in a primary care environment.
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May 24, 2004 |
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10 Reasons for Arthritis Sufferers to Exercise
In conjunction with National Arthritis Month, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) suggests the following reasons why arthritis sufferers should exercise. "Unfortunately, many arthritis sufferers mistakenly believe that exercise will worsen their condition," said Dr. Cedric Bryant, chief exercise physiologist for ACE. |
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Dec 13, 2002 |
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About fatigue
Fatigue is a frequent and troubling symptom of many types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. It may be due to many causes, such as illness, depression, joint and muscle pain, stress, overextending yourself, poor sleep, anemia, or a lack of physical activity. The symptoms of fatigue vary from person to person. They may last a long time or only a short time. They may strike at any time or may be predictable. There are many things you can do to help decrease the effects of fatigue. Knowing how it affects you will help you manage it better.
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