INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has slapped drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. on the wrist for making “false or misleading claims” in advertisements for Cymbalta, a drug for pain and anxiety relief. [...]
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In summer 2008 Pain Treatment Topics published ground-breaking research reviews focusing extensively on the potential benefits of vitamin D for patients with chronic pain conditions, particularly musculoskeletal and back pain [see reports here]. What has happened since that time? This blogpost summarizes relevant research on the subject published during the past year. In a review last fall, [...] Cortisone is a type of steroid that is produced naturally by a gland in your body called the adrenal gland. Cortisone is released from the adrenal gland when your body is under stress. Natural cortisone is released into the blood stream and is relatively short-acting. [...] For people living with fibromyalgia, the pain is very real. The chronic, widespread pain and tenderness is persistent and debilitating and can impact a person’s life. Some fibromyalgia patients may also experience other symptoms, which can prevent them from sleeping well, performing everyday tasks and enjoying life to its fullest. [...] Cortisone injections are among the most commonly used treatments in orthopedics. Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication that reduces the inflammatory response of many painful conditions. Cortisone is effective for different types of arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, among other conditions. [...] |
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