Osteoarthritis (AH-stee-oh-ar-THREYE-tis) is the most common type of arthritis and is seen especially among older people. Sometimes it is called degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis mostly…
Chronic pain is complex, and it can take a person some time to find the best pain relief methods that work for them. There are…
Treatment of chronic pain usually involves medicines and therapy. Medicines used for chronic pain include pain relievers, antidepressants and anticonvulsants. Different types of medicines help…
Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers include: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen(Motrin, Advil) or naproxen(Aleve, Naprosyn) Both acetaminophen and NSAIDs reduce fever and relieve pain caused…
Because the pain process is complex, there are many types of pain drugs that provide relief by acting through a variety of physiological mechanisms. Thus,…
Pain is the most common reason people visit their doctor. Pain may be sharp or dull, intermittent or constant, or throbbing or steady. Sometimes pain…