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Pain Management: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pump On this page: Overview Overview Pain medicine works better when the pain first starts, before it gets too bad. A …
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… Use Heat or Ice to Relieve Low Back Pain On this page: Overview … is some evidence that heat will help decrease low back pain. There is little proof that cold will help. footnote 1 … if you would like to try heat or cold for low back pain. Heat to relieve low back pain Apply heat for 15 to 20 …
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… Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … lower jawbone to the skull. TMDs cause symptoms such as: Pain in your jaw when you move it. Pain or tenderness in the …
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… Getting Support When You Have Low Back Pain On this page: Overview Overview When your back hurts … more than just your body. There's an emotional side to chronic pain. You may need a shoulder to cry on or someone … some ways to find support groups: Ask other people who have chronic back pain. Ask your doctor, counsellor, or other …
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… Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Decision Point … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? 1 Get the Facts 2 … facts Your options Try epidural steroid shots for low back pain. Don't try epidural steroid shots. Try medicines, …
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… Patty's Story: Using Positive Thinking to Help Back Pain On this page: Patty's Story Patty's Story Patty's Story: Using Positive Thinking to Help Back Pain Sometimes Patty doesn't know whether to laugh or cry … is one reason the 33-year-old third-grade teacher has back pain. She tries to smile and gently remind her kids to hug …
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… Low Back Pain: Easing Back Into Your Daily Activities On this page: … Overview For the first day or two of pain, take it easy. But as soon as you can, ease back into … normal activities. Lying down for too long can make back pain worse. Sitting can make it worse too. Here are some …
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… Get Chores Done Without Making Your Pain Worse On this page: Overview Overview It's a sad fact: You have back pain, and you also have housework to do, children to take … do other chores, bend carefully in a way that doesn't cause pain. When you lift, use your leg and stomach muscles. Try …
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… How Hospice Palliative Care Can Help With Pain and Treatment Side Effects On this page: Overview … an extra layer of support for people who have serious and chronic illnesses. With hospice palliative care, you have … an extra layer of support for people who have serious and chronic illnesses. With hospice palliative care, you have …
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… is blocked or injured, these enzymes can leak out and cause pain and swelling. This may happen suddenly or over many … injury, an infection, or certain medicines. Long-term, or chronic, pancreatitis may occur after one attack. But it can … countries, heavy alcohol use is the most common cause of chronic cases. In some cases doctors don't know what caused …