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Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
What are Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)?
Corticosteroids: Benefits and Risks
What are the benefits and risks of Corticosteroids?
NSAIDs and COX-2 Inhibitors: Benefits and Risks
What are the benefits and risks of NSAIDs and COX-2 Inhibitors?
Drug Treatment Overview
What is an overview of rheumatoid arthritis drug treatments?
Goals of Treatment
What are the goals of rheumatoid arthritis treatment?
Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
How is rheumatoid arthritis treated?
Who Treats Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Who's on the team that treats Rheumatoid Arthritis?
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Diagnosed
How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed?
When to See a Doctor
When should I see a doctor about rheumatoid arthritis?
Complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis
What are possible complications of rheumatoid arthritis?
Causes and Risk Factors
What are the causes of, and risk factors for, rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis
What is the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?
Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What do I need to know about rheumatoid arthritis?
Back Pain
What types of exercises are safe for someone with back pain?
Back Pain
What kind of mattress is best for someone who experiences back pain? Which sleep position is best?
Back Pain
Do back belt braces really help prevent back injury?
Headache Center
When is a headache an emergency?
Headache Center
What self-care approaches can I use to reduce my headache pain?
Headache Center
How do headaches affect the lives of people who suffer from frequent or chronic attacks?
Headache Center
Are all headaches alike, or are there different types?
Headache Center
How do I know if I have a migraine headache?
Learn More: Back Pain
How can I learn more about the risks and causes of low back pain, as well as how to prevent and treat it?
Learn More: Headache Center
Where can I learn more about the different types of headaches, as well as prevention and treatment options?
Osteoarthritis Center
Is there a way for me to tell whether or not I have osteoarthritis?
Learn More: Osteoarthritis
Where can I learn more about osteoarthritis and joint pain, its causes, symptoms, and treatments?
Headache Center
How can I learn more about the kinds of headaches I have?
Headache Resources
Where can I find reliable resources and Web sites to learn more about headaches and migraines?
Medical Conditions Associated with Migraines
What kind of medical conditions are associated with migraines?
Magnesium
Magnesium inhibits inflammation in blood vessels and is proven to reduce migraine frequency.
Riboflavin
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) appears to be a safe, low-cost, effective treatment for preventing migraine attacks.
Ginger
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) may decrease the severity and frequency of headache symptoms.
Feverfew
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is an herb with proven effectiveness in decreasing migraine frequency.
Acupressure to Relieve Headaches
Can acupressure work to relieve headaches?
Acupuncture
Can acupuncture provide headache relief?
Rational Emotive Therapy
How does Rational Emotive Therapy work to help headaches?
Wellness Programs
Wellness programs, often sponsored by health clinics or hospitals, aim to teach patients healthy living habits.
Alternative Treatments for Headache Pain
What are some Alternative Treatments for Headache Pain?
Preventive (Prophylactic) Headache Medications
When are preventive (prophylactic) headache medications used?
Ergotamine
When is Ergotamine used to treat migraine headaches?
Dihydroergotamine
Dihydroergotamine (Migranal®) is an ergot compound used in treating moderate-to-severe headache pain
Sumatriptan
Sumatriptan (Imitrex®) is a serotonin receptor agonist that is effective in reducing the pain, nausea, vomiting, and light and sound sensitivities that are associated with migraine episodes.
Indomethacin
Indomethacin is effective for treating moderate-to-moderately severe migraines accompanied by nausea
Metoclopramide
How does Metoclopramide counteract the nausea that sometimes accompanies migraine headaches?
Naproxen
When is Naproxen or Aleve recommended for headache pain?
Combination Preparations
When are preparations combined to treat headaches?
Ibuprofen
When is ibuprofen or Advil recommended for treating headache pain?
Acetaminophen
When is acetaminophen or Tylenol recommended for treating headache pain?
Aspirin
When is acetaminophen or Tylenol recommended for treating headache pain?
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
How are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors used to treat migraine headaches?
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