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Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Which OTC Medicine Should You Take?

March 11, 2020

When you have pain, whether chronic or temporary, it can interfere with your daily life. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen could both help. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: chronic pain conditions, headache, NSAID, pain, UPMC Pain Management Center
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Should You Use Ice or Heat for Joint Pain?

December 27, 2019

Whether you experience joint pain due to arthritis or injury, advice varies on how to manage it. Learn whether to use ice or heat for joint pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: inflammation, joint pain, osteoarthritis, pain, rheumatoid arthritis
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How a Pain Psychologist Helps People Living With Chronic Pain

October 25, 2019

Learn how a pain psychologist could help you or a loved one develop skills to cope with chronic pain and to work through negative emotions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Senior Health
Tagged with: arthritis, Charlotte Brown, chronic pain, pain, physical therapy
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Ingrown Toenails: Everything You Need to Know

July 16, 2019

Here's what you need to know about ingrown toenails and how to treat them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Skin Care
Tagged with: abscess, pain
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Concussion Care: Do Supplements and Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Help — Or Hurt?

March 16, 2018

Learn which supplements and over-the-counter pain relievers can help or hinder your concussion recovery process from the UPMC Sports Medicine program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion 101, concussion recovery, concussion symptoms, concussion treatment, creatine, fish oil, headache, headaches, pain, pain medicine, pain relief, resveratrol, sufrinko, supplements, tumeric, vitamins
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How Does Acupuncture Work? Explaining an Ancient Medicine

October 13, 2017

Treating chronic pain is challenging, and you may wonder how does acupuncture work when treating pain. Get the lowdown on this practice and how it helps. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: acupuncture, acupuncture points, pain, pain medicine, pain treatment
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Does Your Anxiety Disorder Cause Migraines?

August 10, 2017

Is your generalized anxiety disorder is the cause of frequent migraine headaches? Discover the connection between migraines and anxiety. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: anxiety, headache, migraine, pain
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Surprising Ways Exercise Improves Joint Health

March 24, 2017

Regular cardio and strength-training exercise are key components to maintaining healthy joints. Learn more what you can do to keep your joints young. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: exercise, healthy lifestyle, joint health, managing pain, pain
Article - 2 Minute Read

Treat and Prevent Blisters with These 5 Tips

February 20, 2017

You can prevent and treat friction-related blisters with just a few simple steps. In short: moisture-wicking socks and better-fitting shoes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: blister, infection, pain, pus