Pain Management: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Neck Pain - Treatment Overview

    08/24/06, Healthwise

    Treatment for neck pain consists of reducing the pain with ice and medication, improving neck movement and flexibility with exercises or physical therapy, and avoiding further neck injury by changing activities and body mechanics,

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  • Nerve block for pain relief

    10/30/07, Healthwise

    A nerve block relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to your brain. It is done by injecting a substance, such as alcohol or phenol, into or around a nerve or into the spine.

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  • Anticonvulsants for chronic pain

    02/22/07, Healthwise

    Experts do not know exactly how anticonvulsants work to reduce chronic pain. They may block the flow of pain signals from the central nervous system.

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  • History and physical exam for low back pain

    02/15/06, Healthwise

    A thorough history to evaluate low back pain includes an assessment of:

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  • Fibromyalgia - Exams and Tests

    10/30/07, Healthwise

    There are no specific tests that can confirm a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. It often is diagnosed when other disorders with similar symptoms of chronic pain have been ruled out with lab tests. Your doctor will also ask questions ab

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  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Exams and Tests

    05/15/07, Healthwise

    Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is hard to diagnose. Fatigue is an extremely common problem, and it can have many other causes. CFS can be diagnosed only by ruling out other conditions.

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  • Low Back Pain - Treatment Overview

    02/15/06, Healthwise

    A wide range of treatment is available for low back pain, depending on what is causing it and how long it lasts. Most people find that their low back pain improves within a few weeks. Chances are good that your pain will go away soon w

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  • Should I use epidural anesthesia during childbirth?

    12/19/05, Healthwise

    Epidural anesthesia is considered the most effective and easily adjustable pain medication for childbirth.1 It can be used to partially or fully numb the lower body, either allowing you enough feeling to push with your contractions or

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  • Neck Pain - Exams and Tests

    08/24/06, Healthwise

    Neck pain is usually evaluated with a medical history and physical examination. Your health professional will ask about your symptoms, injuries or illnesses, any previous treatment, and habits and activities that may be causing your ne

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  • Exercises to reduce low back pain

    02/15/06, Healthwise

    Key points

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