Marijuana Eases Pain of Multiple Sclerosis
Another study has found that marijuana can ease pain and muscle stiffness in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Researchers at the University of Plymouth in England…
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Mike Roman Nominated for Wounded Warrior Award
Mike Roman, a Missouri man who overcame the loss of a leg to become an inspirational symbol for millions of people who suffer from chronic…
My Battle with Medullary Sponge Kidney Disease (MSK)
I have a rare, congenital kidney disease called Medullary Sponge Kidney or MSK. Because my kidneys didn’t form correctly, they don’t filter properly and form…
Touch Therapy Helps Reduce Pain
A mother’s touch is sometimes all it takes to quiet a crying child. And touch is also proving effective at relieving pain, stress and nausea…
Study to Evaluate Nasal Spray for Pain Management
Emergency medicine specialists at 15 hospitals around the country are launching a national registry to gather patient feedback on Sprix nasal spray as a non-narcotic…
Survey Finds Many Suffering Needlessly from Neuropathic Pain
A national survey of peripheral neuropathy patients found that over half took at least two years before they received the right diagnosis from their doctors.…
Lyrica Fails in Pain Studies
A drug currently used to treat fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders is not effective in reducing neuropathic pain caused by HIV infection or diabetes,…
New Acupuncture Treatment Gives Longer Pain Relief
Researchers at the University of North Carolina have found a way to deliver long-lasting pain relief through a new therapeutic approach to acupuncture. The promising…