My husband was recently told there is a connection between psoriasis and back pain. Could you please explain this?
My husband was recently told there is a connection between psoriasis and back pain. Could you please explain this?
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The connection between psoriasis and back pain is surprising to many. But 5 to 10% of patients with psoriasis develop a condition called psoriatic arthritis.
Im having pains on the side of my face, and my doctor says that its postherpetic neuralgia. But I am puzzled because I had a rash on the inside of my arm, but not on my face. Should I be?
I have a couple of broken ribs. The pain is so bad that I can hardly move. I cant sleep at night and I cant take a deep breath. Is there anything I can do to help my ribs heal quickly or ease the pain? Ive been told that there isnt really anything that can be done for this.
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?
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?
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?
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?
