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    Migraines Research Paper

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    Ergots are another drug class used to treat migraines. Erotamine and caffeine combination drugs are less effective than triptans. Use ergots if pain lasts for more than 48 hours and you want to take them as soon as migraines symptoms occur. Anti- nausea medications like chlorpromazine, Reglan or Compro can help migraines. Opioid medications are used when a patient can’t take triptans or ergots or no other treatments have provided relief because opioids are habit forming drugs. Last but not…

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    Rheumatoid Arthritis but you can have symptom remission with early treatment and strong medication(s) known as DMARDS (Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drugs). Your doctor will check your joints for swelling, redness, and warmth, as well as check your reflexes and muscle strength during your physical exam. Blood tests determine any indication of an inflammatory process in the body, because people with Rheumatoid Arthritis often have an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESP, or sed rate)…

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    Migraines are no joke. I experienced my first major migraine during an Advanced Placement test for Biology in tenth grade. There are different symptoms for migraines and can vary by person. Mine is pretty severe and usually occur when I am not eating properly or I am under too much stress. It runs in the family and I ended up getting them the worst. My older sister and I were driving home from Disneyland once. We bought season passes when I was in 7th grade so she would sign me out of school on…

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    Opioids In Drugs

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    Opioids have been used in pharmaceutical drugs as a painkiller. Opioids are in medications like morphine, hydrocodone and oxycodone, which have been praised for their effectiveness for patients suffering extreme pain However, there have been downsides to using opioids in drugs. The use of opioids has lead to addictions and to deaths in the United States. After people take opioids as a painkiller, they can become addicted to the drug. This addiction they get can lead them deeper into addiction or…

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    will make an appointment with their family doctor, which often leads to a prescription of anti-inflammatory drugs. These are known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. These drugs can be helpful short-term, but they also come with a myriad of harmful side effects, such as upset stomachs and bleeding ulcers. For this reason and many others, people seek out lower back chiropractic care for drug-free pain relief. What is Lower Back Pain? Low back back is often described as a…

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    Osteoarthritis Summary

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    Osteoarthritis - osteoarthritis treatment Osteoarthritis - Summary Arthritis (from Greek "Arthrosis") is a medical term for lesions in the joints. At Genesis is a gradual breakdown of the cartilage that covers the wrist bone ends. For more severe arthritis causing cartilage decrease growth of the bones around the joint which can lead to deformities, and that activity ability impaired. Osteoarthritis may be more or less developed, and cause anything from mild discomfort to significantly painful…

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    All About Tennis Elbow Essay

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    Introduction I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, “All About Tennis Elbow: Exercises and Great Resources to Help Relieve Tennis Elbow”. This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to help relieve the pain caused by tennis elbow. Contrary to popular belief, tennis elbow doesn’t affect a certain category of people like tennis players, it can happen to anyone, from the simple cleaner that you see at the office, to the professional golfer. It is a very common…

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    Triggers Of Acute Stroke

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    When was the last time you eat? I will check her glucose level to make sure she is not hypoglycemic. What was your diet last night? What did you eat last night? Precipitating factors of headache can be stress, diet or hunger, menstrual period (VanMeter & Hubert, 2014). Triggers of migraine headache are fasting, alcohol intake, smoke, caffeine, lack of sleep, certain food (chocolate or cheese) and oral contraceptive (Brashers, 2006). Do you have any blurry vision, any numbness or tingling…

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    her administer an IV, and complete a blood draw. Immediately after blood draws, all labs except for blood samples are time, dated and labeled at the bedside. The patient had a medication order for a Tornado shot classified as a Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drug that can treat pain. She worked swiftly as she provided care to the patient, while practicing evidenced based she discussed her actions along the entire time while in that patient’s room. I received so much insight during this…

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    Essay On Fibromyalgia

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    Though researchers don't know exactly what causes fibromyalgia to occur, fibromyalgia research has provided several theories that can help those who suffer from the condition control their symptoms. What is Fibromyalgia? A generic fibromyalgia definition is that it's a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain and tenderness. Other symptoms are often present, which include: Fatigue Cognitive difficulties, which include impaired ability to focus on tasks and limited concentration…

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