There are so many different pain medications out there now that are available without a doctor's prescription for the treatment of what are called minor aches

I have Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). I have a great deal of pain with the AS, and the MG is causing breathing problems. I have not

I have been treated for the past two years with antidepressants, as well as Ativan and Darvocet for what my doctor is calling fibromyalgia. I have been off

Is there a shot or patches that I can take for postherpetic neuralgia? Postherpetic neuralgia refers to the pain, which can be very severe, that persists after

I have re-occurring kidney stones from time to time. They disappear for one to two years, then come back with a vengeance for two weeks. I seem to be getting

At some point in life, 9 out of 10 people will suffer from back pain. In most cases, the trouble will be in the lower back, with sciatica a common

When it comes to medications, you cannot be too careful about the possibility of interactions. The medicines we take are powerful aids in relieving symptoms and

I have been using painkillers for over a year. What are the dangers from long-term use? It depends on the type of painkiller and the dose. Large doses of

Missy is a 30-year-old woman who admits to having abused prescription painkillers for several years. "I was first introduced to narcotic painkillers when I had

Knee pain is a common problem. The knee joint takes a lot of pounding every day. Some people can run daily and never have any pain or problems. Many others are

If you asked a chronic pain sufferer to list a few words that describe what life with constant pain is like, the words "misery" and "torment" would be high on