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What are some Complementary Therapies for Pain? Dr. Jennifer Stevens
We have very few quick fixes for chronic pain, not many of the medications that we use provide instantaneous relief. Many of the medications that we do have, come with really significant problems, for example, the morphine type drugs.
When to take your medicine
Many people who are taking tablets or other medicines are not sure about the best time to take them.
Corticosteroid injections
Corticosteroids are medicines used to treat inflammation. Depending on the condition, steroid injections can relieve pain for several weeks to months.
Complementary Medicine Articles
Some dietary supplements may disappoint you
A US group studied the effects of a wide range of supplements in 30,000 people over a 20 year period, this is what they found.
Glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis treatment
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as dietary supplements for osteoarthritis, but do they work?
Colds, flu and complementary medicines
Two out of three Australians regularly use alternative medicines, but what do we really know about the effectiveness of complementary approaches for colds and flu?
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Hay fever treatments
Antihistamines work fast and are good at treating mild symptoms of hay fever, such as sneezing and runny nose, whereas corticosteroid nasal sprays may take several days to work.
Medicines – tips for the safe use of medicines
Every year thousands of problems arise from misuse of medicines. Find out how to use them safely.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are medicines used to treat depression and anxiety. In fact, they are the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant medicine in Australia.