Chronic Pain Sufferers Likely to Have Anxiety
HBNS STORY | May 7, 2013
Patients coping with chronic pain should also be evaluated for anxiety disorders, according to new research published in General Hospital Psychiatry.

Latest Health Behavior News
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | February 12, 2013 | Health Behavior News Service
This week in health behavior news: Effects of deployment on those left behind | Commuting style linked to weight gain | Drugs for fibromyalgia may do more harm than good | Accidental poisonings leading cause of deaths at home

Drugs to Treat Fibromyalgia Just as Likely to Harm as Help
HBNS STORY | January 31, 2013
Among fibromyalgia patients taking either of two commonly prescribed drugs to reduce pain, 22 percent report substantial improvement while 21 percent had to quit the regimen due to unpleasant side effects, according to a new review in The Cochrane Library.

When Pain Doesn't End
PREPARED PATIENT ARTICLE
Chronic pain is one of the most difficult--and common--medical conditions. Estimated to affect 76 million Americans, it accompanies illnesses and injuries ranging from cancer to various forms of arthritis, multiple sclerosis and physical trauma.

Living with Pain
PREPARED PATIENT RESOURCE | Promote Your Health
Pain often indicates that something is wrong with us. Here's advice on how to deal with acute and chronic pain.

Evidence Does Not Back-Up Spinal Manipulation for Acute Lower Back Pain
HBNS STORY | September 20, 2012
Manipulating or “adjusting” the spine is a popular way to treat occasional or acute lower back pain and is covered by many health insurance plans, but a recent review by The Cochrane Library finds no evidence to suggest it is more effective than other therapy options.

Topical NSAIDs Provide Relief from Arthritis Pain
HBNS STORY | September 18, 2012
For those suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees or hands, applying topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) —in the form of creams, gels and patches —can bring weeks of pain relief, finds a new review by The Cochrane Library.

Caffeine Gives a Small Boost to Painkillers’ Effectiveness
HBNS STORY | March 15, 2012
Caffeine improves the effectiveness of over-the-counter pain relieving drugs, but only by a small margin, according to a new evidence review in The Cochrane Library.

1st Person: Acute Pain: Sudden Impact
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | December 30, 2011 | First Person
Dr. Jan Adams has had more than her share of painful experiences. A retired general practitioner and mother of two who practiced 'womb-to-tomb' medicine, she conducted humanitarian work around the world, notably with medical clown Patch Adams (no relation).

Prepared Patient: Getting the Right Help for Acute Pain
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | December 30, 2011 | Health Behavior News Service
Whether caused by injury, surgery or a toothache so bad it slams you awake in the middle of the night, acute pain is difficult. Receiving prompt and helpful treatment can make all the difference in the world. But lack of care or inadequate care means that the acute pain may develop into chronic agony.

1st Person: Pain: a Constant Companion
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | December 29, 2011 | First Person
Teresa Shaffer has suffered from chronic pain from degenerative joint disease since she underwent six months of bedrest during her third pregnancy.

Prepared Patient: When Pain Doesn't End
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | December 29, 2011 | Health Behavior News Service
At 24, Teresa Shaffer, began a decades-long journey through chronic pain, eventually receiving a diagnosis of degenerative joint disease. Although she was wheelchair-bound at one point, today, at 47, through water therapy, medication, exercise, counseling and perseverance, Shaffer is able to walk on her own and manage her pain as well as serving as an advocate for other pain patients. Kelly Young has suffered constant pain from her rheumatoid arthritis for the last five years. A mother of five, 46-year-old Young copes with her illness with a mix of medications, grit and advocacy work.

1st Person: Acute Pain: Sudden Impact
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | September 22, 2011 | First Person
Dr. Jan Adams has had more than her share of painful experiences. A retired general practitioner and mother of two who practiced 'womb-to-tomb' medicine, she conducted humanitarian work around the world, notably with medical clown Patch Adams (no relation).

Prepared Patient: Getting the Right Help for Acute Pain
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | September 22, 2011 | Health Behavior News Service
Whether caused by injury, surgery or a toothache so bad it slams you awake in the middle of the night, acute pain is difficult. Receiving prompt and helpful treatment can make all the difference in the world. But lack of care or inadequate care means that the acute pain may develop into chronic agony.

Getting the Right Help for Acute Pain
PREPARED PATIENT ARTICLE
Receiving prompt and helpful treatment for acute pain can make all the difference in the world. But lack of care or inadequate care means that the acute pain may develop into chronic agony.

Taking a Closer Look at Chronic Pain
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | August 11, 2011 | Conversation Continues
This June, an Institute of Medicine report estimated that chronic pain affects 116 million Americans. Here, Tara Parker-Pope, Maia Szalavitz, and Elizabeth Cohen offer their perspectives on the findings. Kelly Young, RAWarrior, adds her personal experience, too.

Caffeine Can Ease a Spinal Tap Headache
HBNS STORY | August 9, 2011
People who suffer headaches after a spinal tap might have a relatively simple way to ease the painful throb: a caffeine tablet.

1st Person: Pain: a Constant Companion
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | July 19, 2011 | First Person
Teresa Shaffer has suffered from chronic pain from degenerative joint disease since she underwent six months of bedrest during her third pregnancy.

Prepared Patient: When Pain Doesn't End
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | July 19, 2011 | Health Behavior News Service
At 24, Teresa Shaffer, began a decades-long journey through chronic pain, eventually receiving a diagnosis of degenerative joint disease. Although she was wheelchair-bound at one point, today, at 47, through water therapy, medication, exercise, counseling and perseverance, Shaffer is able to walk on her own and manage her pain'as well as serving as an advocate for other pain patients. Kelly Young has suffered constant pain from her rheumatoid arthritis for the last five years. A mother of five, 46-year-old Young copes with her illness with a mix of medications, grit and advocacy work.

Overdoses of Popular Painkiller Send Thousands to ER Each Year
HBNS STORY | May 3, 2011
Overdose of the common household drug acetaminophen leads to more than 78,000 emergency department visits a year, and the majority of the overdoses are intentional, according to a new CDC study.

For Back Pain, Spinal Manipulation Holds Its Own
HBNS STORY | February 15, 2011
If you’re suffering from chronic lower back pain, a new review finds that spinal manipulation ? the kind of hands-on regimen that a chiropractor might perform ? is as helpful as other common treatments like painkillers.

Review: Ibuprofen Offers Relief for Many With Migraine Headaches
HBNS STORY | October 5, 2010

Low Back Pain Is No Reason to Stay in Bed
HBNS STORY | June 15, 2010

Out-of-Pocket Costs Put Arthritis Drugs Out of Reach for Some
HBNS STORY | May 20, 2010

Chiropractic Treatment Offers Some Relief for Early Low Back Pain
HBNS STORY | April 13, 2010

Acetaminophen Alone Works Well for Postpartum Pain
HBNS STORY | March 16, 2010

Is Your Back Pain Caused by Herniated Disc? Single Test Can’t Tell
HBNS STORY | February 16, 2010

Latino and White Children Might Receive Different Pain Treatment
HBNS STORY | February 4, 2010

Used as Prescribed, Opioids Relieve Chronic Pain With Little Addiction Risk, Embargoed for January 19, 2010, 7:01 p.m. EDT
HBNS STORY | January 19, 2010