Has war on pill abuse turned into war on pain patients? - Sun-Sentinel

Has war on pill abuse turned into war on pain patients? Sun-Sentinel Betty Fraley is one of thousands of elderly South Floridians who suffer from chronic pain. For the last five years, she has taken Vicodin, a prescription narcotic, to help with arthritis in her hips, shoulders, elbows and neck. "It never stops the pain ... and more »

Peripheral arterial disease is silent killer - MiamiHerald.com

Peripheral arterial disease is silent killer MiamiHerald.com It is very easy to mistake peripheral arterial disease (PAD) for other conditions such as arthritis, sciatica or mere infirmities of age. Here are some tips to distinguish PAD: • The classic symptom is muscle pain in the hips, thighs or calves while ...

Injured boomers beware: Know when to see doctor - Wall Street Journal

Injured boomers beware: Know when to see doctor Wall Street Journal —Back pain, often from arthritis or aging discs in the lower spine. Impact exercise including running, and using the back instead of leg muscles to lift heavy weights can contribute. Most can be treated with things like ice to curb swelling ... and more »

Animal Hospital Provides Pet Pain Management - MarketWatch (press release)

Animal Hospital Provides Pet Pain Management MarketWatch (press release) The use of pain management is appropriate after a surgery to speed the healing process, for pets that have been in an accident or experienced an injury, or for geriatric pets that are slowed down by the effects of arthritis and joint stiffness. and more »