March 25th, 2008 at 12:33pm |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Soma (carisoprodol), a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Carisoprodol […]
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March 25th, 2008 at 6:58am |
Lioresal (Baclofen)
Why is this medication prescribed?
Lioresal (Baclofen) acts on the spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or spinal cord diseases. It also relieves pain and improves muscle movement.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should […]
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March 25th, 2008 at 2:13am |
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, potentially debilitating disease that affects your central nervous system, which is made up of your brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis is widely believed to be an autoimmune disease, a condition in which your immune system attacks components of your body as if they’re foreign.
In multiple sclerosis, the […]
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March 25th, 2008 at 1:46am |
Bursitis
Whether you’re at work or at play, if you overuse or repetitively stress your body’s joints, you may eventually develop a painful inflammation called bursitis.
You have more than 150 bursae in your body. These small, fluid-filled sacs lubricate and cushion pressure points between your bones and the tendons and muscles near your joints. They help […]
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March 23rd, 2008 at 1:34am |
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is disease that affects the joints. It causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. If one knee or hand has rheumatoid arthritis, usually the other does too. This disease often occurs in more than one joint and can affect any joint in the body. People with this disease may feel sick and tired, and […]
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March 23rd, 2008 at 1:34am |
Ankylosing spondylitis
Pain relief to improved physical strength and flexibility.
Ankylosing spondylitis is one of many forms of inflammatory arthritis, the most common of which is rheumatoid arthritis. Ankylosing spondylitis primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae of your spine and the joints between your spine and pelvis (sacroiliac joints). However, ankylosing spondylitis may also […]
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March 22nd, 2008 at 11:21am |
Arava (Leflunomide) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide decreases the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and slows damage to joints caused by the disease.
How should this medicine be used.
Leflunomide comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. You will need to take a larger dose for the first […]
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March 22nd, 2008 at 11:09am |
Arthritis
If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Over time, a swollen joint can become severely damaged. Some kinds of arthritis […]
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March 22nd, 2008 at 4:04am |
What is pain
The Universal Disorder
You know it at once. It may be the fiery sensation of a burn moments after your finger touches the stove. Or it’s a dull ache above your brow after a day of stress and tension. Or you may recognize it as a sharp pierce in your back after you lift […]
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March 21st, 2008 at 11:26am |
Pain
Many serious diseases, such as cancer and AIDS, cause pain. Pain can be intermittent or constant, and can vary in severity from mild to severe. It can have many different qualities, such as burning, shooting, aching, piercing or pinching. Many factors influence the perception of pain, including mood, activity level, stress, and the availability of […]
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