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- 3. Will numb pain sensation when applied to body; available as gel and patch
- 4. This fever-reducing medication is the generic name for Tylenol
- 8. Name of the nerve cell responsible for transmitting pain signals
- 10. An over-the-counter anti-inflammatory gel that can be used for joint pain
- 11. Type of pain that lasts longer than 3 months
- 13. You should avoid using this substance if you are taking Tylenol to avoid liver damage
- 16. Chemical in brain that helps transmit nerve impulses
- 19. One of the most important neurotransmitters in pain signaling pathways in the brain
- 21. You should avoid using NSAIDs if you have chronic _______ disease
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- 1. This anticonvulsant medication can be used for nerve pain
- 2. Type of therapy that teaches you to react to pain differently so you can function better and reduce pain
- 5. Main ingredient in hot chili peppers that can be applied as a cream for joint pain and nerve pain
- 6. This nasal spray can be used for opioid overdose (Brand name for naloxone)
- 7. Warning sign from your body letting you know that something is wrong
- 9. Mental health medications that can be used to treat chronic pain
- 12. This popular stimulant can be helpful alongside Tylenol or NSAIDs to help treat migraine and headaches
- 14. Type of pain that last for a short time and will usually go away on its own
- 15. Drug class that is used as a last resort for chronic pain; can be addictive
- 17. The maximum number of grams of Tylenol you should take in one day (equal to 3000mg)
- 18. The body's natural way of repairing itself; can help treat pain
- 20. Ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin belong to this drug class used for pain and inflammation