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Alternatives to Pain Medication
Learning to deal with the constant pain from a failed back and what you may be able to do about it. From my experiences and what I have learned from reading talking with my doctors and other sources. I believe that the medication you have to take and deal with is almost as bad as the injury itself. You are looking for relief from the pain but you don’t want to get caught up in the addiction and bad side effects that come along with these types of medicines.
When you have a back injury the medication you take can range from Tylenol to some of the strongest pain relievers on the market. Anti-inflammatory are used to help with inflammation also seizure medicine are used to help with nerve pain. If you are experiencing depression you may need to take medicine or talk with someone for this also. Don’t let the embarrassment or your ego stop you from talking with or getting help with depression this is a very real problem with chronic pain. I know that my pride got in my way when it came time to talk to a psychologist.
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Herbal Medicine – Sometimes Natural is Better
Many people don’t understand herbal medicine: What it is, the philosophies behind treatment and the benefits it can offer both medicinally and to maintain health and vitality. Often confused with other natural, esoteric therapies, herbal medicine is a healing modality in it’s own right. Now day’s registration regulations are stricter than ever before and the old stories of quacks and shysters are rarely heard.
Many people are under the misconception that herbal medicine covers a wide range of therapies: Chinese medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy, flower essences, reiki and nutrition are often confused with western herbalism. While Chinese medicine is probably the closest to herbal medicine, the names, key actions and preparations for the herbs are different. Chinese medicine also derives medicines from minerals and animals, not just plants. Flower essences relate to dew being collected from flowers via a ritualistic process, and homeopathics are weak solutions of plant, mineral or animal preparations. The principles behind homeopathic treatments are very complex and completely different to herbal medicine, and nutrition deals with obtaining nourishment through everyday food. A naturopath is someone who has a broad understanding of all these modalities and can therefore determine the best treatment for your particular problem.
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Pain Medicine: Different Types of Pain Medicine
The formal term for painkillers is analgesics, a word derived from the Greek words an (without) and algia (pain). The three most commonly used types of pain medicine today are the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the paracetamol based drugs and the opioid drugs.
The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) group contains a wide range of different painkillers. Examples of commonly known NSAID painkillers are Aspirin, Diclofenac and Ibuprofen. NSAID pain killers do not only alleviate pain; they will also lower fever and decrease inflammations. They are called non-steroidal in order to discern them from the steroids, since the steroids are also used for their anti-inflammatory capacity. Aspirin was discovered in 1829 when salicylic acid was chemically isolated for the first time, but willow bark containing salicylic acid has been used as a pain killer long before the 19th century. A lot of NSAIDs are available over-the-counter but this does not mean that they are harmless. When misused, even comparatively weak NSAIDs can have severe side effects, including bleeding ulcers and photosensitivity. NSAIDs are generally not recommended during pregnancy.
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