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Have Unexplained Pain? These Questions Could Lead to a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
From back pain to jaw and neck pain, chronic pain disrupts people's lives, resulting in doctor's visits and missed work or school days. One common cause of chronic pain is fibromyalgia, a condition that affects an estimated 5 million Americans. It causes widespread pain and fatigue and is often tied to other health problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome and depression.
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Pain Management Information
- Headache Information
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Headache
It's the most common reason people skip work and school. Headache pain results when nerves of the blood vessels and head muscles are activated and send pain signals to the brain, though it's not clear why these signals are activated in the first place. Especially in the case of migraines, they tend to run in families. more »
Headache News
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- Kidney Stones Information
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Kidney Stones
When a stone is in the kidneys, many people are totally unaware of its presence. If shape and size permit, kidney stones sometimes pass without significant discomfort after they break loose. However, even a small stone can wreak havoc as it moves down the urinary tract. more »
Kidney Stones News
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Exercise May Lower Older Women's Risk for Kidney Stones
Almost Half of Americans Would Consider Donating Kidney to Stranger: Poll
- Shingles Information
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Shingles
The pain of shingles can be intense and feel unrelenting. It may be itching, stabbing, or shooting. Three to four days before the telltale blisters develop, you may feel sluggish or have a fever, chills, a headache, an upset stomach, diarrhea, or difficulties with urination. more »
Shingles News
U.S. Shingles Vaccine Approval Expanded
Health Buzz: Shingles Vaccine Is Effective, but Underused
