Spinal cord stimulation may reduce neuropathy pain in people with diabetes
Preliminary findings from a study to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 75th Annual Meeting suggests that high-frequency spinal cord stimulation may...
Migraine headaches could be a marker for heart disease risks, particularly in women
Migraines have long been known to be more than just an intense headache. They often involve sensitivity to light and sound and can be...
Scientists find better meds for neuropathic pain
Researchers recommend considering either nortriptyline or duloxetine as the initial options for treating CSPN before exploring other medications.
The hidden cost of weight-loss surgery: weak bones
Obesity is a big problem for many kids and young adults. To deal with this, some of them undergo surgery that helps them lose...
Hiking Patagonia after spine surgery
Chester France has always just had a bad back. But eventually, his bad back became unmanageable and a diagnosis of sponduilolisthesis started to threaten his plans to go hiking in Patagonia.
A new path to safer pain relief
Painkillers are a tricky thing. They can help you feel better when you're in pain, but they can also make you feel too good...
Scientists find a big cause of joint pain
A particular kind of bacteria, living in our tummies, might cause a painful disease called rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
New hope for pain relief: beyond opioids
Many people suffer from chronic pain, which is pain that lasts for a long time. Some of these people use drugs like oxycodone to...
Common pain relief drug may increase heart disease risk
Paracetamol is a common medicine that helps with pain and fever. It's often seen as a safer option than other medicines.
However, a recent study...
New rules for pain medicine use: what you need to know
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense have given out some new rules, or guidelines, about using these pain medicines.