When you have a mild headache or muscle ache, an over-the-counter pain reliever is usually enough to make you feel better. But if your pain is more severe, your doctor might recommend something ...

Dr. Welsh answers the question: 'Can I Take Narcotics For Several Years?' — -- Question: Is It Ever Appropriate To Take Narcotics For Years To Treat Chronic Pain? Answer: The term narcotics is ...

A nurse has been formally charged after being accused of stealing prescription narcotic pain medications from three different nursing homes. Iesha Works, 38, of Dayton, is formally charged with five ...

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SAN ANTONIO -- Despite previous concerns, a single infusion of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ketorolac alongside standard analgesics was a safe and efficacious pain control option ...

UConn coach Geno Auriemma said it seems like every season his team is involved in what is akin to “the game of the century.” He said Sunday’s game against top-ranked South Carolina isn’t it. “Like, ...

UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital says it’s the first in Texas to add a new non-opioid medication to its treatment options for pain relief. The hospital, which opened in ...