What to know about migraine medications
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medication may be enough to help some people manage symptoms. For more severe or recurrent migraine headaches, a doctor may prescribe medication.
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medication may be enough to help some people manage symptoms. For more severe or recurrent migraine headaches, a doctor may prescribe medication.
The best approach to prevent migraine will vary from person to person. Strategies may involve lifestyle changes, avoiding triggers, or taking certain medications and supplements.
Back pain affects as many as 4 out of 5 Americans, and relief can be elusive. That's because it may be caused by multiple overlapping factors that cannot always be visualized on a scan. On the flipside, the scan of a healthy individual may be riddled with spinal abnormalities, none of which require treatment.
Certain nutrient deficiencies, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium deficiency, may contribute to or worsen sciatic nerve pain.
A grid of electrodes placed on the backs of study participants delivered enough low-voltage electrical stimulation through the skin to change the short-term function of spinal cord neurons, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed. Their findings, published in the Journal of Neural Engineering, could lead to new approaches to treat pain, spasticity, and paralysis in patients, including those with spinal cord injuries and stroke, the authors said.