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Pain
Acute pain is the body's alarm system. It signals that something is wrong. It signals that you are in danger of injury or that the injured part needs to be protected and
attended to.
Contrary, chronic pain serves no useful purpose and may cause disability and distress to sufferers and their families.
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Estimates
of the number of people with chronic pain vary from 8% to 45%
depending on severity and whether medical help is sought.
Chronic pain is more common in women and in the elderly. Many
types of chronic pain have been identified. However some
people with chronic pain do not have a diagnosis from their
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Some
of the common types of pain experienced by people and the common
types of pain relief sought:
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Arthritis Pain / Arthritis Pain Relief
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Back Pain / Back Pain Relief
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Muscle Pain / Muscle Pain Relief
Arthritis is very common. It is a major cause of lost work time and can cause serious disability.
It is more common in people over 50. There are many types of
Arthritis. The 3 most common ones are:
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid
Arthritis
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Gout
Back Pain is very common. Most people will at some point in their lives suffer from back pain.
Not many people with low back pain have a serious disease. Your doctor
or medical practitioner will be able to decide if you might have a serious problem.
In addition, not many people really even need an xray or scan.
Muscle pain can range from uncomfortable aches and stiffness to inflamed, extremely tender areas.
For most people muscle pain is usually temporary. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, you may want to
discuss with your doctor about possible pain relief.
Some of the most common Pain Relief Medications and
their uses.
| Pain
Relief Medication |
| Pain
Relief |
Uses |
| Celebrex |
This medicine is a nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used
to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis in adults. It may also be used to treat other
conditions as determined by your doctor.
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| Fioricet |
Fioricet is a non-narcotic pain
medication, often prescribed for tension headaches and
migraines. Fioricet is a barbiturate (butalbital), mixed with
acetaminophen and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever
and fever reducer. Caffeine is believed to constrict dilated
blood vessels that may contribute to tension headaches.
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| Imitrex |
Imitrex is used to treat acute
migraine headache with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy
lines, dark spots) in adults. It should not be used to prevent
migraines or cluster headaches.
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| Ultram |
ULTRAM is a prescription medication indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain.
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| Vioxx |
Vioxx is a nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used
to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and to treat pain
and menstrual discomfort.
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