The 5 Types of Migraine Triggers

From wine to weather changes, the list of migraine triggers is long. Review the five main categories of migraine triggers and see if you can identify your own.

• Headache Guide: Diagnosis and Management

• The Piercing Pain of Cluster Headaches

• The Vise Grip of Tension Headaches

• Keeping a Headache Diary

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What to Know Before Deciding About Back Surgery

Surgery is usually not the answer for back pain, but it can help in some cases. Learn more about when surgery is offered for back pain.

• Alternative Therapies Prove Helpful For Low Back Pain

• Have a Back Pain Action Plan

• Treating Back Pain Flare-Ups

• How a Chiropractor Can Help With Back Pain

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Step-by-Step: Taking Care of Knee Pain

Knee pain can come from injury, arthritis and everyday stress and strain. Learn what symptoms to look for, how to apply first aid and when to call the doctor.

• Aching Knees? Try These Low-Impact Exercises

• Symptom Watch: Shoulder Pain

• Self-Care Strategies for Arthritis

• Spotlight on Rotator Cuff Injuries

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Charley Horse: About Nighttime Leg Cramps

Sometimes muscle cramps aren't just from exercising too hard. Find out about nighttime leg cramps, what to do about them and when to see your doctor.

• Figuring out Your Stomach Ache

• Canker Sores: Home Remedies

• About Neck Pain

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About Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is not in your imagination. Real changes take place in the brain to cause chronic pain. Take a brief look at the causes, diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain.

• Manage Gout Through Your Diet

• What Is Palliative Care?

• About Chronic Pain

• 9 Ways to Take Back Your Life: Living Well with Chronic Pain

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Passing Kidney Stones

Pain when passing a kidney stone can be severe. Find out about this painful condition, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

• Decision Focus: Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis

• Decision Focus: Testing for Peptic Ulcers

• What Are Gallstones?

• Endometriosis: What You Should Know

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Decision Focus: Seniors and Pain Meds

Seniors and pain are a common mix. Find out about your pain medication options, the side effects of NSAIDs and the truth about opioid drugs like codeine.

• What Kind of Pain Reliever Should You Take?

• Managing Arthritis Pain

• Acetaminophen: Safety Tips for Dosing Children

• Decision Focus: The Pros and Cons of Topical Pain Relievers

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Decision Focus: Should I Try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Back Pain?

Your thoughts shape your back pain experience. Discover how cognitive behavior therapy may help you harness your thinking to better cope with back pain.

• Managing Stress May Help Calm an Irritable Bowel

• Self-Care Strategies for Arthritis

• What Kind of Pain Reliever Should You Take?

• Managing Arthritis Pain

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