Osteoarthritis Medicine

You don’t have to live with pain. You owe it to yourself to make sure your pain is treated. Pain can make it hard for you to be active and take good care of yourself. Untreated pain may cause sleep problems. It may also lead to depression. There are things you can do and medicines to help.

Arthritis: Exercise

Regular exercise can help control arthritis. Exercise can strengthen the muscles around the joints for better support.

Osteoarthritis: Coping with Pain

There are many ways to control your pain. You’re making a good start by learning about osteoarthritis. This helps you work with your doctor to find answers to problems. Making time each day to relax and enjoy yourself may help you control osteoarthritis pain, instead of letting it control you.

Managing Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness. It causes widespread body pain, tenderness, stiffness, and constant tiredness (fatigue). It is important to work with your doctor to make a plan so that you can feel better and do the things you enjoy.

Discharge Instructions for Balloon Breast Brachytherapy

You had a procedure done to put a balloon breast brachytherapy catheter into your breast. It will be used to give you internal radiation treatment for breast cancer. The end of the catheter is in the same place the cancer was inside your breast. There's a small balloon filled with salt water (saline) on the end. Here’s what you need to know about home care.