It’s the first FDA approval for a pain medication in 25 years. How does the drug work, and who is it for?

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“It’s almost like you can feel that the land is in pain, and you are carrying that pain in your body as well.” The destruction of parts of Ritidian Point weigh heavily on her and other Chamorro.

For example, muscular pain may feel achy, tight, or like a spasm. Nerve pain may cause stabbing, burning, or shooting pain, while pain in the bones may feel deep and dull. Some back issues can ...

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Four in 10 patients treated with chemotherapy experience persistent severe peripheral nerve pain, a recent study found. The study, published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, analyzed data ...

The flow of electrical impulses is directed from the source of the pain along nerve fibers that connect to sensory neurons. Sensory neurons can also support complex movements like picking up utensils, ...

Anxiety can sometimes cause physical symptoms like chest pain and pressure. But because these symptoms can also indicate heart conditions, it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis.

Specialized pain receptors called nociceptors can be found at the end of the nerves on your skin, muscles, joints and internal organs. Each nociceptor is designed to activate its nerve if it detects a ...