MICHIGAN MEDICINE – UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Fibromyalgia is one of many chronic pain conditions that remains stubbornly difficult to treat. As the ravages of the opioid epidemic lead many to avoid these powerful painkillers, a significant number of people with fibromyalgia are finding an effective replacement in CBD-containing products, finds a new Michigan Medicine study. ...
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Western high-fat diet can cause chronic pain, according to research team
by University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Credit: CC0 Public Domain A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a groundbreaking paper authored by a team led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San...
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Eptinezumab speeds pain, symptom relief from migraine attack
(HealthDay)—Compared with placebo, treatment with intravenous eptinezumab after the onset of a moderate-to-severe migraine attack shortens time to resolution of headache pain and the most bothersome symptom, according to a study published in the June 15 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. In phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, Paul K. Winner, D.O.,...
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Telemedicine Visits for Headache Yield High Patient Satisfaction
Tara Haelle June 09, 2021 Patients overwhelmingly found telemedicine care for headache a satisfactory and beneficial experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study presented at the American Headache Society’s 2021 annual meeting. Most patients who used telemedicine said they would like to continue using it after the pandemic, though the study also revealed barriers to care...
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Yoga for migraine: What to know
Migraine causes severe headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. People commonly use medication to treat their symptoms. However, other methods such as yoga may be an effective way to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches. Yoga helps lower blood pressure and slow heart rate, allowing the body to recover...
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DIY Nerve Stimulation Device ‘Highly Effective’ for Migraine Pain
Erik Greb June 08, 2021 A non-invasive, self-administered neurostimulation device recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is safe, tolerable, and offers “highly effective” pain relief in acute migraine, new research shows. Results of a randomized, sham-controlled trial show 46% of patients with acute migraine achieved complete freedom from pain 2 hours after treatment...
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Controlling cholesterol in microglia alleviates chronic pain, opioid-free
lUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO Chemotherapy can induce a painful peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a chronic condition and common adverse effect for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues elsewhere, have used a mouse model to demonstrate the pivotal role of cholesterol in CIPN, and proposed a novel...
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Total knee replacement may be more painful for vitamin-D deficient postmenopausal women
THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (NAMS) CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 5, 2021)–Vitamin D is a critical part of a healthy diet. Among other benefits, it has been shown to protect against bone disease and maintain soft tissue health. A new study suggests that it may also play a role in the degree of postoperative pain postmenopausal...
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The ‘acid’ jab that may beat back pain for good: Injection could ease agony caused by disc problems, scientists say
By ROGER DOBSON FOR THE DAILY MAIL A once-in-a-lifetime jab may treat back pain. In a new trial, injections of lactic acid — a syrup-like substance formed in sour milk and found naturally in our bodies — are being given to 120 patients with lower back pain caused by disc problems. The researchers say that the jab will...
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One in five american adults experience chronic pain
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Chronic pain is among the most common chronic conditions in the United States, but estimates of its prevalence and impact vary widely. In 2019, the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added a new set of questions relating to pain to its National Health...