I realise this is what is causing my back pain, but is it also the cause ... or have I got to stay on strong painkillers for the rest of my life?

Researchers have developed a non-addictive painkiller that remains inactive until it reaches sites of chronic pain. Instead of dulling the nerves that send the pain signals like other analgesics, this ...

"If I forget to take a dose, my pain comes right back." Jane Dausch has a neurological ... Unable to find a dose strong enough to relieve her symptoms without the unwelcome side effects, she ...

One in three people who take prescription painkillers show signs of addiction, a major analysis found. The study – involving ...

Dan Johnson, who played tight end for the Miami Dolphins in the mid-1980s, said he became addicted to painkillers after two back surgeries ... to severe pain proved to be a strong indicator ...

Pain is the stimulation of nerve endings, either due to swelling or release of prostaglandins, and painkillers work on the same pathway to the pain. Dr Mary Joan McLeod 2. Painkillers follow the ...

Research suggests just one in 10 patients seeking help for long-term pain, benefit from strong painkillers. Prof Coleman also said he was in favour of ending the over-the-counter sale of low-dose ...

One may work better for you than others, and some people should avoid certain painkillers altogether. A pain medicine specialist and pharmacist provide some insights: Is it better to wait or to ...