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Pain reliever are also known as pain killer. Pain
relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles,
arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain
medicines, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain
respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also
have a slightly different response to a pain reliever. Pain that lasts
more than a few months is called chronic pain. Some types can’t be
cured. But treatment can help you find relief from pains.
Over-the-counter(OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There
are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and
non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen
(Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs.
If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe
something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher
prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are narcotics. They
are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects.
Because of the risks, you must use them only under a doctor's
supervision.
There are many things you can do to help ease pain. Pain relievers are
just one part of a pain treatment plan. The right choice for you depends
on:
*How long the pain has lasted
*How bad it is
*What's causing it
*Where you hurt.
Doctors may use many options together to help you feel
better.
Radio frequency Ablation (RFA)
RFA targets the nerves that send pain signals to your brain. Your doctor
will use a needle with a tip that heats up. The needle is placed very
close to the nerve. The heat zaps it so that it can’t send the pain
signal.
The treatment helps with many types of pain, including arthritis and
neuropathy. Pain Shots
These deliver medicine directly where they’re needed in your body. A
doctor will usually use an X-ray to find where to put it.
Your doctor will decide which medicine is best.
Steroids and local
anaesthetics (painkillers) are often used together. Local anaesthetics
numb the nerve or muscle. Steroids ease inflammation, which lowers pain.
There are many types of shots for chronic pain.
Nerve root blocks target the nerves along the spine that lead to pain in
other areas, such as the arms or legs.
Epidural steroid injection scan help with disc problems, like herniated
discs. The shots go in the outer part of your spinal column. Next time
chronic pain is dragging you down, consider trying a more natural route
to relief.
1. Exercise."People who exercise and maintain a good aerobic
condition will improve most pain conditions. When we work out, he says,
the body produces its own version of painkillers, such as endorphins,
hormones that actually increase your pain threshold. Endorphins interact
with brain receptors and can change our perception of pain.
2. Fish
Oil.Fish oil is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and
inflammation plays a large role in pain.
3. Turmeric.Also called Curcuma
longa, turmeric is basically a root, Kim says. "It's often found in
spicy foods, very much in Indian cooking. Studies have shown it has
definite anti-inflammatory properties."
4. Resveratrol.Found in red
wine, grapes and berries, resveratrol is known to have many beneficial
effects, including anti-cancer, brain protective and even
life-prolonging benefits.
5. Heat Therapy.Using heat as well as cold
therapy are time-honored ways to quell pain. "Hot Epsom salt baths relax
the mind and change the nervous input from the body to the brain".
"Using ice is a well-accepted modality that decreases inflammation
locally."
The key is to know when to use which.
"When you have an acute injury, put ice on it right away,"
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