Pain
Acupuncture may reduce the risk of stroke linked to rheumatoid arthritis
A course of acupuncture could curb the heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis, reveals a large study published in BMJ Open.
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Digital technology can forecast and manage chronic pain highlight Prof John McBeth & Dr Katie Druce
People living with musculoskeletal diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia, often have chronic pain. Good days and bad days are part of the picture as pain is unpredictable. Continue reading
I assumed I was in so much pain because I needed another increase of drug dose; it never occurred to me that the pain medicines were not working, says Louise Trewern
Six years ago, I went into my local community hospital for a rapid taper of high dose prescription opioids, due to my deteriorating health. I had been on prescription opioids for over 12 years for pain due to fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. As well as severe pain, I was sensitive to absolutely everything. I couldn’t even bear the cat walking across my lap.
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The opioid pendulum: risks and benefits are a balancing act, reports Dr Meghna Jani
Musculoskeletal conditions are one of the most common reasons for prescribing opioid drugs such as codeine, tramadol, oxycodone and morphine. Whether it is knee pain, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, it is likely that most of us know someone who has been on these pain medications.
Medical cannabis therapy for chronic health issues may improve quality of life
Australian patients with chronic health issues who were prescribed medical cannabis enjoyed significant improvements in many health issues, says new research in PLOS ONE.