Extra Pounds the Source of Back Pain

CHRONIC PAIN NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of February 8

In This Issue:
> Blue Light Kills Painful, Serious Infection
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> Are Fibromyalgia Symptoms Changing Your Life?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRK0EO
> WebMD Member Is Feeling the Pain and Needs Your Help
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRL0EP

Today's Top Story: Extra Pounds the Source of Back Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRM0EQ
With chronic low back pain on the rise, a new study connects obesity
as a major source of the problem.
Also See:
> Target Your Trigger Point to Feel Better
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRN0ER
> What Really Makes Your Back Hurt? 6 Myths
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRO0ES
> 9 Painful Symptoms That Signal Depression
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRP0ET

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Blue Light Kills Serious Infection
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRJ0EN
MRSA, that staph superbug, may have met its match in a new light
treatment.
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> Vitamin D May Lower MS Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRQ0EU

EDITOR'S PICKS:

Are Fibromyalgia Symptoms Changing Your Life?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRK0EO
Constant pain takes its toll on your body and mind. Answer a few
questions to see if the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia
are changing your life.
Also See:
> The Anatomy of Shoulder Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRR0EV
> Pain, Weakness May Signal Rotator Cuff Disorder
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Tj0Nec4j0Fy0BdRS0EW

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> Rate Your Nerve Pain to Get the Best Treatment
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> 5 RA Treatment Options
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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Pain Management Support Group Message Board
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WebMD Member Is Feeling the Pain and Needs Your Help
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This member has severe pain and nausea along with weight loss, but the
doctors have not been able to find the cause despite numerous tests.

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