What Doctors Don't Tell YouHYSTERECTOMIES: Is this really the only 'cure' for heavy periods?
Q I have been suffering from intense pain in my coccyx for several years. The pain started after a bad epidural and the subsequent therapeutic blood patch, but became infinitely worse after back surgery four years ago. I have sought help from...
Neck pain is a common problem, and one that tends to affect more women than men. But how are you going to treat it? The three most popular options are: your family doctor (a ‘wait-and-see’ approach with advice on ergonomics, possibly...
Ibuprofen, the grandfather of all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), was considered so safe that it was made an over-the-counter drug. This class of drugs (Nurofen, Brufen, Motrin, Rufen, Advil, Nuprin, Medipren) is used to treat fever...
Although many elderly people complain of dry eyes and mouth, this phenomenon may not be a natural part of the ageing process, but a side effect of drugs, according to new evidence. ...
* Take it with liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Certain flavonoids in liquorice extract are called ‘DGL’ (deglycyrrhizinated liquorice). These can help to avoid the usual irritating effect of NSAIDs on the stomach and intestines. According to one...
Analgesics that are supposed to ease headaches may in fact be making the pain worse, a new study has discovered. ...
Britain is one of six countries in the European Union (EU) to continue marketing the post-operative painkiller ketorolac (Toradol). ...
Most of the "big hitting" pain control treatments, such as steroid injections, are useless, a new study has found. ...
Delirium common among older people after an operation may in some cases be triggered by the use of the painkillers given later. ...
