I have a sharp pain on the left side of my face that comes and goes. It occurs on and off. What might this be? Is there a cure or treatment? - Pain - Low Back Pain

Ask The Expert



	Archive By Date: Pain	Page 1 of 4
	1 2 3 4 >> Answered questions from the past 2 years:

March 26, 2013

I have a couple of broken ribs. The pain is so bad that I can hardly move. I can’t sleep at night and I can’t take a deep breath. Is there anything I can do to help my ribs heal quickly or ease the pain? I’ve been told that there isn’t really anything that can be done for this.

February 20, 2013

I have been taking two Advil tablets two or three times per day to ease pain and inflammation in my knees. Could it be harmful to do this for an extended period of time, say a year?

January 17, 2013

For the past few days I have woken up with a dull aching pain in my heel. The majority of the pain is on the bottom of the heel. I have not done anything out of the ordinary, and can think of no reason for this. What could be causing this pain?

December 05, 2012

My husband is getting severe back spasms in his lower back, possibly as a result of twisting wrong while doing sit-ups. He is getting no relief from ibuprofen. Is there an over-the-counter alternative?

December 04, 2012

I have some type of cyst just above my heel, pressing on my Achilles’ tendon. It causes no pain now. But could it cause a problem later on? Should I have it removed?

October 01, 2012

I have a sharp pain on the left side of my face that comes and goes. It occurs on and off. What might this be? Is there a cure or treatment?

September 20, 2012

My mother has recently been diagnosed with a “sliding hernia.” What exactly is this? She has pain in her chest region.

June 14, 2012

I have a heel spur – and I’m on medicine for the pain from my doctor. I want to start exercising again. I especially like yoga. Any suggestions?

March 12, 2012

My husband was recently told there is a connection between psoriasis and back pain. Could you please explain this?

February 14, 2012

I was recently diagnosed with 2 Tarlov cysts on the S1 section of my back. I get sciatica nerve pain constantly. Meloxicam stops my pain for a few days. But as soon as I stop the medicine, the pain restarts. I read quite a bit about it on internet, but treatments don’t look very hopeful. What do I do now?

1 2 3 4 >>


	Ask A Question
	Do You Have A Question? Click Here

	Ask The Expert Archives Topics

Printer-friendly format

1996-2013. Aetna Inc. All rights reserved. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen. Use of this online service is subject to the disclaimer and the terms and conditions. External website links provided on this site are meant for convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement. These external links open in a different window. The Aetna InteliHealth website subscribes to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation. "InteliHealth" and "The Trusted Source" are trademarks of Aetna Inc.

•	Complementary & Alternative Medicine
•	Fitness
•	Nutrition
•	Weight Management
•	Workplace Health

•	Children's Health
•	Men's Health
•	Seniors' Health
•	Women's Health
•	More

•	Medical Dictionary
•	Diseases and Conditions
•	Drug Resource Center
•	More

•	Addiction
•	Allergy
•	Alzheimer's Disease
•	Anemia
•	Arthritis
•	Asthma
•	Breast Cancer
•	Cancer
•	Cholesterol
•	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
•	Chronic Pain
•	Dementia
•	Depression
•	Diabetes
•	Digestive
•	Digestive-Tract Cancer
•	Ear, Nose And Throat Disorders
•	Epilepsy
•	Eyes
•	Feet
•	Glaucoma
•	HIV/AIDS
•	Hair Loss
•	Headache
•	Heart and Circulatory
•	High Blood Pressure
•	Impotence
•	Infertility
•	Kidney Disease
•	Low Back Pain
•	Lyme Disease
•	Memory Loss
•	Mental Health
•	Multiple Sclerosis
•	Osteoarthritis
•	Pregnancy
•	Prostate Cancer
•	Rheumatoid Arthritis
•	Sexual And Reproductive Health
•	Sexually Transmitted Diseases
•	Skin Cancer
•	Sleep
•	Stress
•	Stroke
•	Weight Management