AspirSpray: Costly relief for minor pain

Posted by john on January 29th, 2007 — in Ultram News

Product: AspirSpray topical pain reliever, 3 fluid ounces, $29.95.
Key ingredients: Trolamine salicylate, aloe vera, glycerin and isopropyl alcohol.
The pitch: Fast relief for back, neck, hand, foot, joint and minor arthritis pain, muscle aches, shin splints, tendinitis, carpal tunnel, sunburn and bug bites.
How it works: Trolamine salicylate is an analgesic that inhibits contractions of cells and […]

Peripheral neuropathy; eating peanuts in the shell

Posted by john on January 26th, 2007 — in Ultram News

Dear Dr. Donohue: Our dad was told he has peripheral neuropathy. His feet and legs burn, and he walks funny. He has lost 32 pounds. He is on lorazepam and Neurontin. He still has pain. Do people die from neuropathy?
– W.F.
Dear W.F.: Nerves that serve muscles, organs and tissue are part of the peripheral nervous […]

Have Less Pain and More Joy During Labor

Posted by john on January 23rd, 2007 — in Ultram News

If you’re like most women, you have a certain amount of fear when it comes to pain and giving birth. Well, take a deep breath and read on. Parents and Kids spoke with one of the authors of “Easy Labor: Every Woman’s Guide to Choosing Less Pain and More Joy During Childbirth,â€? (By William Camann, […]