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Help My Hurt

July 14th, 2008

ABCs of pain: N is for…

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N is also for…
Neuropathy: Pain caused by the nerve endings is called neuropathy. The most common neuropathies are diabetic neuropathy, a long-term effect of diabetes, and postherpetic neuralgia, which some people develop after having shingles.
NSAIDs: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, (NSAIDs) are pain relievers that include acetomeniphen (Tylenol), ASA (Aspirin), […]

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June 30th, 2008

Press Release: Medication for postherpetic neuralgia pain

DURECT Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Bupivacaine for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
CUPERTINO, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Durect Corporation announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted to Durect orphan drug designation for bupivacaine for relief of persistent pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). Bupivacaine is the active […]

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June 17th, 2008

10 causes of chronic pain in seniors

Living with chronic pain can be a nightmare for seniors, especially if they’re alone. Those who have little help may not get the right treatment they need either because they can’t get to the doctor or they can’t get their doctor to listen to them.
As the baby boomers are aging, this could become even […]

By Marijke Durning, RN -- 2 comments