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Pain – Find the Cause, Don’t Just Treat the Pain

May 4th, 2010 by Tramadol

Did you know that over 75 million people in the USA alone have some sore of chronic pain and reoccurring pain. Pain is one of the major causes of employees missing work and disability. This is according to research from the Journal of General Internal Medicine published in their issue for June 2008. Believe it or not, no one has been able to figure out the best way to relieve pain.

However, there are a few products that are well know for relieving pain, Here is a brief product profile for some over the counter gel products taken from www.gnrcatalog.com, a health professional product site.

IBUNEX & GLUCONEX – TOPICAL IBUPROFEN AND GLUCOSAMINE

Ibunex and Gluconex creams deliver the benefits of Ibuprofen & Glucosamine without the negative side effects associated with taking oral pain relievers.

BIOFREEZE®

The natural ILEX base allows BIOFREEZE® to be absorbed quickly for fast, deep penetrating pain relief.

SOMBRA NATURAL PAIN RELIEVING GELS

Fast-acting gel begin to work immediately when massaged onto affected areas, a light, refreshing citrus scent of orange peel extract.

ROLL AWAY THE PAIN

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, spasms and strains. Contains Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, Lidocaine and HCI.

I really hate to see people in pain. Please keep in mind, that I am not a physician or have any experience in pain, pain management or physical therapy. I just think, that instead of just treating the pain area, that some more effort should go into locating the real source of the pain. This just seems to me to be an efficient way of locating the cause of the pain.

a) Find out where the pain is really coming from by determining if the pain is caused by the area where the pain is located or if it is caused by the nervous system.

b) If the pain is coming from the pain area, find out which activities are causing the most pain by having your patient list every activity that causes their pain and next to each activity put a number next to the activity that would rate the extent of the pain.

c) Create a Rating list for the physician and the client. So both can refer to them as they do that activity and as treatment is provided to see if the rating has improved or not.

d) Re rate the pain after the number of visits that the physician determines improvement should be noted.

I realize that this doesn’t stop the pain but finding the cause instead of just treating the pain maybe a step in the right direction. In the meantime the gels listed above and more can be purchased from the GNRCatalog.com site by health care professionals or for the end user you can go to SelfCareCentral.com. I would like to hear from anyone their thoughts, ideas, solutions and/or remedies for Low back Pain, pain management.

Author: Donna Nocero



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Controlling Cancer Pain

January 2nd, 2010 by Tramadol

The Pain caused by cancer usually falls into one of two categories:

Nociceptive Pain and Neuropathic Pain.

Nociceptive pain is caused by damage to tissue. It is usually described as sharp, aching, or throbbing pain. It is often due to tumours or cancer cells that are growing larger and crowding body parts near the cancer site. It may also be from cancer that has spread to the bones, muscles, or joints, or caused a blockage of an organ or blood vessels.

Neuropathic pain happens when there is actual nerve damage. It may be caused by a tumour pressing on a nerve or a group of nerves. People often describe this pain as a burning or heavy sensation, or numbness.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer pain, talk to your doctor to learn whether you may be a candidate for pain-control pump (intrathecal drug delivery). Your doctor (or a doctor to whom you are referred) will put you through a screening process to determine if these treatments may benefit you. Results vary; not every result is the same.

Key messages about cancer pain

The experience of pain will be different for every patient.

? Pain does not always get worse. The level of pain experienced may remain unchanged, or may increase or decrease. In any situation medication can be adjusted to ensure pain relief.

? Pain is not related to the extent of the cancer. Experiencing pain does not necessarily mean that the cancer is more serious than if you had no pain.

? Take action as soon as the pain starts. Take pain relief when you first start to feel uncomfortable. It is harder to ease pain once it has taken hold. Taking medication for pain relief when the pain is bearable will not make the medication less effective later. The aim is to prevent pain. If you wait until the pain comes back you will suffer from unnecessary pain.

? When pain relief is taken regularly or ‘by the clock’ (such as every 4 hours), there is little danger that you will become addicted to these drugs. Addiction to pain killers is very rare in women with metastatic breast cancer. The dose can be tailored to your needs. Doses are increased or decreased according to the severity of your pain.

? Drugs for pain do not usually make you feel drowsy after the first or second day. Drowsiness can occur with strong pain relief drugs like morphine. However, the drowsiness usually passes in one or two days. People vary in how the medication affects them. You should ask your general practitioner about whether you can drive or work with machinery, and the effect of drinking alcohol with your medication.

? If one drug does not effectively help your pain, many other drugs or combinations of drugs can be used to give you pain relief. There is a large range of effective drugs for pain of all types and severity. It may take time, in consultation with your doctor, to establish the drug or drug combination that is right for you.

? Any pain can be difficult to cope with. However, pain is more difficult to cope with if you are also experiencing anxiety or depression. Also, being in pain can make you more likely to be depressed or anxious. If you are concerned by the feelings you are experiencing, it is important that you talk to your doctor as soon as possible.

Why Do People Suffer With Pain?

Many people suffer with chronic pain because they are unaware of treatment options that can help them live more normal lives. Others have fears that prevent them from talking about their pain, which in turn creates barriers to seeking adequate relief. (Not all treatment options are applicable to your type of pain.)

Read the following to see if you fall into one of these categories. If you can relate to these fears, remember that help and relief are possible, but only if you discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

? Fear of being labelled a “bad patient.” You won’t find relief if you don’t talk with your doctor about your pain.

? Fear that increased pain may mean that your disease has worsened. Regardless of the state of your disease, the right treatment for pain may improve daily life for you and your family.

? Fear of addiction to drugs. Research shows that the chance of people with chronic pain becoming addicted to pain-relieving drugs is extremely small. When taken properly for pain, drugs can relieve pain without addiction. Needing to take medication to control your pain is not addiction.

? Lack of awareness about pain therapy options. Be honest about how your pain feels and how it affects your life. Ask your doctor about the pain therapy options available to you. Often, if one therapy isn’t effectively controlling your pain, another therapy can.

? Fear of being perceived as “weak.” Some people believe that living stoically with pain is a sign of strength, while seeking help often is considered negative or weak. This perception prevents them seeking the best treatment with available therapies.

Management of Pain and side effects

You may experience acute pain due to your illness or after surgery. You do not need to put up with this pain, your health care team can work with you to prevent or control just about any kind of pain. A combination of pain control methods may be used to give you greater relief from pain.

Don’t let pain control you! Because there are many new ways to treat pain, it is important that you speak openly and honestly with your doctor or with a doctor who specializes in treating chronic pain.

Terry O’Brien

BackTrouble UK.

Links:

http://www.BackDoctor.org.uk

http://www.BackTrouble.co.uk



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Controlling Back Pain

November 5th, 2009 by Tramadol

Back pain is particularly common and one of the most often cited reasons for a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, the causes can be difficult to identify and even more difficult to treat. The pain can be a symptom of a simple muscular strain, or it may indicate a more serious underlying problem of injury to the spine or a disease. The primary reason for consulting the doctor is that the pain can significantly limit mobility. Until your back is injured, you do not realise how often you twist and bend. Even sitting down, you are in motion, automatically changing position to maintain circulation, avoid stiffness in the joints, and so on. But when back pain strikes, it does not matter what you are doing. You can be sitting quietly doing nothing or driving, attempting to walk or doing some housework. Even lying down can be painful. The temptation is not to move. But the longer you stand or sit without moving, the stiffer you become. That is why you often see people with back pain bent over when they stand up. They have realized that straightening up is going to bring back the pain. Ultram has consistently been found an effective treatment for lower back pain. Because it slows the transmission of pain signals within the central nervous systems, you will find you can sit for longer, drive or ride in a car without suffering additional pain and look after and play with your children. In short, ultram helps you lead a more normal life again. How to treat arthritis Arthritis is a group of conditions that affect the joints and it most commonly affects people aged more than 55 years. The damage may be due to a general degeneration in the joints or from some accident or injury that does not quickly heal. One of the first-responses used to be the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but there are some worrying side effects including the risks of stomach and small bowel ulcers, kidney and liver damage and, if used over time, a slight risk of strokes and heart attacks. This creates real problems for chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and explains why ultram has now overtaken the NSAIDs as the first-response medication for long-term pain relief. Ultram relieves mild to severe pain by acting on the central nervous system to slow down the transmission of pain signals. It has none of the side effects associated with NSAIDs and is not addictive. In 2007, a meta research study into the safety and effectiveness of ultram in the treatment of osteoarthritis analyzed the data from eleven clinical trials involving more than 2,000 participants. It concluded that, as against the placebo, there were real reductions in pain and a general improvement in the quality of life. But, because arthritis usually affects older people, lower doses must be used. There are also problems of adverse interactions if people are also taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other antidepressants. Always ask your doctor for advice before taking any new prescription medication.



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