Troches May Help When Painkiller Pills Fail

Troches May Help When Painkiller Pills Fail

February 12, 2023
Summary: Injectables always work better than oral painkillers. It is because injectables do not undergo first-pass metabolism in the liver. However, injectables may not be the right option when living with chronic or intractable pain. Fortunately, in many cases, troches, which are a kind of…

Long Covid Causing Disability in Millions of Americans

Long Covid Causing Disability in Millions of Americans

January 18, 2023
Summary: Covid-19 has affected almost 100 million people, causing above million deaths. It also means that more than 98% of people have completely recovered, or as it may look. However, studies suggest that even after recovery, many continue to live with a long covid causing…

IV Ketamine and Lidocaine may help Overcome Chronic Pain

IV Ketamine and Lidocaine may help Overcome Chronic Pain

January 5, 2023
Summary: Ketamine and lidocaine are anesthetics. While it is known that ketamine can provide pain relief, and lidocaine is good for local anesthesia, a new study shows that combining the drugs in an infusion may help in chronic pain treatment. A study done in a…

Dietary Changes May Help Reduce Migraine Severity

Dietary Changes May Help Reduce Migraine Severity

November 19, 2022
Summary: Migraine is among the most difficult-to-treat headaches. Moreover, factors related to the worsening of migraine headaches differ. Many early studies have shown that higher omega-6 and low omega-3 intake are responsible for increased inflammation and a higher risk of different chronic disorders. A new…

Researchers Created A Simple Device To Detect Diabetic Neuropathy Early

Researchers Created A Simple Device To Detect Diabetic Neuropathy Early

November 18, 2022
Summary: Diabetic neuropathy is a serious chronic complication of diabetes. However, it is highly challenging to diagnose in its early stages. Thus, many people are diagnosed in the later stages, and preventing its progress or treating it isn’t easy. Hence, researchers at Cruzeiro do Sul…

Low-dose Naltrexone Helps Treat Intractable Pain

Low-dose Naltrexone Helps Treat Intractable Pain

November 16, 2022
Summary: Intractable pain is among the most challenging pain syndromes to treat. Quite often, doctors need to prescribe opioids to manage such pain. However, opioids cause many side effects. It now appears that one of the drugs used to treat substance abuse, Naltrexone, is quite…

Unlike Opioids, Cannabis Does Not Alter Pain Tolerance

Unlike Opioids, Cannabis Does Not Alter Pain Tolerance

November 13, 2022
Summary: Due to ongoing opioid epidemics, researchers are looking for effective and safer ways for chronic pain treatment. Opioids are quite effective in pain management. However, studies show that they also cause increased pain sensitivity over time, a phenomenon called opioid-induced hyperalgesia. This means that…

Some People more Likely to Develop Intractable Pain

Some People more Likely to Develop Intractable Pain

November 10, 2022
Summary: Almost 40% of adults are living with chronic pain. However, many of them may progress to intractable pain. A kind of pain that would not benefit from traditional drug therapy and may require treatments like opioid therapy. Therefore, health experts think doctors and patients…

Chronic Pain May Cause Memory Loss In Some

Chronic Pain May Cause Memory Loss In Some

November 8, 2022
Summary: One-fifth of the US population is living with chronic pain, and some of them with high impact chronic pain. A new study shows that poorly managed chronic pain is a leading cause of faster cognitive decline, memory loss, and thus increased Alzheimer’s risk. Further…

Cannabis May Help Treat Sickle Cell Anemia

Cannabis May Help Treat Sickle Cell Anemia

October 14, 2022
Summary: Studies show that medical marijuana or cannabis can help in a range of health conditions. It is especially good for managing chronic pain conditions. Unlike over-the-counter CBD products, medical marijuana is high in euphoria-causing THC. However, THC is also responsible for its better pain-killing…