Pain Stories
Rising uric acid levels tied to migraine drug
August 27, 2008
In migraine patients, treatment with the drug topiramate (sold as Topamax) may result in increasing blood levels of uric acid, a study shows. Some research has linked high uric acid levels in the body to a higher risk of cardiovascular trouble. Excess uric acid in the body can create oxidative stress, a state that damages body cells and contributes to diseases, including the buildup of artery-clogging plaques. Story
Trends in prescription medication sharing among reproductive-aged women
August 26, 2008
Borrowing and sharing of prescription medications is a serious medical and public health concern. A survey of nearly 7,500 women of reproductive age found that this is common practice among more than one-third of this population. The research reports that allergy medications (43.8%) and pain medications (42.6%) were the types of drugs most commonly borrowed or shared by reproductive-aged women. Story
New distraction leaves pain behind
August 28, 2008
Cunningly disguised as a toy, a new medical device that harnesses the power of distraction can greatly reduce the pain felt by young burns victims. Story
Women don't have a higher pain threshold than men
August 25, 2008
It has always been assumed that women's bodies give them a higher pain threshold than men, to help them cope with the agony of childbirth. But a study suggests the opposite is true. Women generally experience more recurrent pain, more severe pain and longer lasting pain than men. Story
Soldiering on in pain: troops who return from war with battered bodies and minds are increasingly turning to prescription medication to ease their injuries.
August 25, 2008
Military officials say there is no way to track how much pain and behavioral medication is being consumed by soldiers at war in Iraq and Afghanistan, in part because soldiers and military doctors often bring medication from home when they're sent overseas. Story
Guideline: surgery may be considered for extreme face pain
August 19, 2008
A new guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology finds surgery may be considered for people who suffer from the extreme, electric shock-like facial pain of trigeminal neuralgia – a disease that does not respond well to drugs. Story
ACOEM chronic pain guidelines now available online
August 19, 2008
The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has published new medical treatment guidelines for providing care to workers with chronic pain. More than 200 recommendations for chronic pain are outlined in the new evidence-based guidelines, which were developed by a multi-disciplinary panel of national experts and were reviewed by representatives of leading medical and health organizations. Story
Promising new drug for painful bladder condition
August 19, 2008
For the millions of sufferers of a bladder condition called painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis, hope is on the way. A time of researchers has identified an experimental drug therapy that can provide pain relief to patients within 20 minutes. Depending on the individual, one dose can last from 6 to 40 hours. Story
Sacroiliitis is often missed in diagnosing back pain
August 17, 2008
More than 80 percent of Americans have back pain at some point in their lives. For some, the pain is caused by inflammation of the sacroiliac joint that attaches the sacrum (the lowest part of the spine ) to the pelvis. Often this condition is missed or inappropriately treated. Story
Watson announces limited recall of fentanyl
August 8, 2008
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc announced today that one lot of 75 mcg/hr Fentanyl Transdermal System patches sold in the United States is being voluntarily recalled from wholesalers and pharmacies. The recalled patches are from Lot Number 92461850, have expiration dates of August 31, 2009 and were manufactured by Watson Laboratories, Inc. The affected lot of Fentanyl Transdermal System patches was shipped to customers between January 30, 2008 and March 19, 2008. A small number of patches leaking fentanyl gel have been detected in this lot, potentially exposing patients or caregivers directly to fentanyl gel. Story
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