Pain Management And Possible Solutions That Are Available
May 30, 2009 by Janet7
What options are there when pain strikes. This varies on how severe the pain is, and where in the body the pain occurs . If the pain is simply a minor headache, toothache or a minor pain we all suffer from, then an over the counter analgesic will usually suffice. For toothache pain medication that contains Ibuprofen is probably the best choice, toothache is often accompanied by inflammation in the troubled area, Ibuprofen is an anti inflammatory medication and will therefore help to decrease the inflammation. If the pain persists you should get medical attention, as the pain could be the symptom of a more serious medical problem. Pain is how your body tells you that something is amiss, do not ignore the message if pain is persistant.
There are two types of pain, chronic and acute pain. Acute pain is normally a short term pain that recedes with no further treatment, has no serious underlying medical problems associated with it and normally needs nothing more than over the counter analgesics. Chronic pain though is more serious, it generally persists and is likely to be associated with an underlying condition or injury. It can often start from something as simple as a sprain or infection that persists and becomes more serious, or it can be caused by a developing disease or cancer. Chronic pain can persist for months, or even years. As well as a need to treat the underlying cause, pain killers that are stronger than normal pain killers is usually required. Among the most prescribed medications include tramadol, ultram and ultracet, with tramadol being the most common prescribed. These pain killers are not scheduled as controlled substances, it is therefore possible to order tramadol online. In many cases pain medication is prescribed with other treatments to treat the cause of the problem.
Probably the commonest type of pain we experience is headaches. A headache may disappear without requiring any treatment, simple over the counter pain relief medication will usually be enough to ease the pain. Migraine is a more severe form of a headache and can be caused by various underlying conditions. A migraine can be accompanied by several other conditions, such as mood changes, sensitivity to light, one sided headache and nausea or vomiting. A migraine may only last for a few hours, but can last for several days. Anyone experiencing a migraine should get medical attention as soon as possible.
For pain associated with joints and muscles, physiotherapy is frequently used, and can in many cases result in the complete cure of the problem. Electrical stimulation is a technique used, often as a last resort. Electrical stimulation interrupts pain signals inside the spinal cord. Acupuncture may also be used to help reduce pain, fine needles are entered at key points on the skin, the needles disrupt the flow of spasms through the body. Fine needles may be placed in areas far removed from the origin of the pain.
The main thing to observe, is that if pain becomes serious, especially if it persists, seek medical advice without delay, it could be due to a more serious problem.
Disclaimer: This post is based on information freely available in the popular media and medical journals that deal with pain relief. Nothing in this post is intended to be or should be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her own physician or other medical specialist.
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Hey, you've tried a lot of stuff and I'm sorry nothing is helping! Have you seen a Dr. of TCM? Tradition Chinese Medicine may offer you gateways to pain relief your not receiving in Western Medicine. Check this out:
Two fundamental concepts of Chinese medicine are involved in the experience of pain: the meridian system (Jing Luo); and the vital energy of the body (Chi) that flows through the meridian system. When the flow of Chi is blocked or stagnant, pain and illness result. Meridians exist at every level of the body. If Chi is blocked at the skin level, you can see bruising or swelling of the tissue. Blockage in the flesh level can produce stiff, sore muscles; Chi stagnation in the joints produces arthritis pain, TMJ pain, neck and back pain, etc. Internal blockages can produce many symptoms and kinds of pain, including headaches, sore throat, chest pain, stomach pain, menstrual pain, sciatic and nerve pain. Acupuncture is the principal treatment modality employed by Chinese medicine practitioners to break up blockages and promote the free flow of Chi through the body. When the affected meridian is correctly identified, and the hair-thin acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points along that meridian, Chi flow is restored to normal. Because meridians connect every part of the body to every other part, you may find that an acupuncturist will insert needles on your feet or hands in order to treat a headache.
Because Chi and meridians are not observable by current scientific methods, researchers in China and the West have conducted numerous studies which document the effects of acupuncture on the endocrine and nervous systems. Research shows that acupuncture stimulates the production of endorphins, which are our natural pain killers. Another proven mechanism is the dramatic increase of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) with acupuncture treatment. Besides endorphins, additional neurotransmitters have been found in the natural substances whose release is stimulated by acupuncture therapy, such as serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine and many others. Some studies indicate that transmission of pain signals through the central nervous system may be blocked by acupuncture. Many very well-designed clinical studies on migraine headache, low back pain, arthritis, sports injury, TMJ, and dysmenorrhea have shown significant differences between groups treated with acupuncture and the control groups not given such treatments.
Acupuncture has become a real alternative for the treatment of pain. It is widely accepted by more and more people for pain reduction. Both ancient wisdom and modern scientific research reveal that acupuncture really works — it is not just a matter of belief. Many people become convinced of this when they see their cats or dogs get better after having acupuncture treatments.
I highly recommend you see an Acupuncturist! I myself am a Massage Therapist and have received this treatment for muscle spasms and IT Band pain. I've worked with it and have seen results in relieving headaches and back pains. Really, find a local certified Acupuncturist or TCM Doctor who can help you out! It is really great stuff if your open to it!
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Nothing I couldn’t find in a book. This guy is boring and annoying.
We’re over 80 with just under 60% humidity and high pollen counts. I’ll glad take someone’s cooler weather – even with rain – in exchange for this.
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As an onlooker, I watch my 2 sisters deal with chronic and acute pain, I have to say, your pain tolerance is probably 10 times higher than an average persons. So, on a scale from 1-10, your level 3 is my level 6, well above where a nurse would give you a shot of morphine. And you are probably at level 3 20 hours out of 24.What we have learned with the chronic pain, is that it really can sneak up on you. A low level 2, rises up to a 3, and then before you really realize it, you are in considerable pain at a level 5, at which point, the average person is in Emergency, seeking pain relief. The trick for you, is to acknowledge where your pain actually is, since it is always there, and is always fluctuating, and medicate before it rises to level 4, because then you are behind the curve, and it takes longer to get relief.One sympton my sister has, is constant small movement. The more movement, the more pain she is in. She will wiggle her feet, then her knee, then her whole leg, and when that isn't enough, she can't sit still, and is moving her whole body. That is too late, the pain is bad. Learning how to read her pain signals has been a challenge. It sounds like your signals aren't quite so easy to read, but they are there. Good luck, and please give yourself permission to be as comfortable as you can be. No-one should ever be in constant pain, that is torture.
Thank you BU, great piece, and there are frightening signs here if BLP is elected for another term of office! Just what sort of policies are they gonna come out with from this little lot!
Worrying that an academic such as Clyde Mascoll should use Singapore for comparative analysis, when deciding policies for Bim. I am no brain box, but this sounds just plain daft!
I've been to Singapore 3 times and it is NOTHING like here. BU gave some differences above, but there are so many more as would be impossible to list or really quantify! In fact the only things which ARE similar are the size and the fact that they are both islands (in fact Singapore is accessible by road from mainland Malaysia and there are ferries to all sorts of places, such as Sumatra etc….)
To me CONTROLLED population growth has to be a good thing. This would entail having a list of policies which would look far into the future.
For instance, if Bim lacks specialists any particular area, we should not only look to recruit them from abroad, but also seek to train our own.
Care would have to be taken with the age demographic also, as bolstering the population with a sudden surge in births would put strain on the schools system and be very costly, especially in the light of the state burden (in a nice way) of a growing number of over 60's.
Perhaps we should adopt immigration policies like the Australians, who encourage immigrants to settle who have required or essential skills. This would help to bolster the skilled, tax paying work-force.
There are a lot of things to think about, however INACTION IS NOT AN OPTION!
I liken Clyde Mascoll performance to medical specialist, who after many visits ($$$$), many examinations ($$), scans ($$$), blood-tests ($) etc …comes out with a diagnosis. ” We now know what it is you are suffering from, its *&%^$£”itis. You don't need any treatment it will just bet better on its own.” AAAAAAARRGHHH!
Frustrating, but just maybe its true?!
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Thanks for lettting me know about the Feldenkrais Method. And you are right. I had never heard of it. I hope anyone with chronic pain will read your comments on my blog. My search for a practitioner didn't go very well. None of the listings in my city are still in practice. Any advice on that on how to find a provider? I think it would be great if you posted an article geared towards patients who are experiencing chronic pain. We are always looking to educate ourselves on any form of help that empowers us to reclaim our bodies. I am going to provide a link to your blog so that any chronic pain people can find you. Thanks again for your email.
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ha I will defo not forget tomorrow bbe! I was in my bed with a minor headache, should have come in…daydum. what I miss?
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