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See book keywords and concepts | | We looked at the response of pain control systems in the brain," Zubieta says. "We observed that a placebo that was believed to be a [medication] was able to enhance the release of these antipain opioids. In fact, in some areas of the brain, the release [of endorphins] was related to how much the participants believed the drug was going to be effective," Zubieta adds.
THE POWER OF PLACEBO
"When there is a belief that something may take place, this belief actually activates systems in your brain that are directly modifying experience," says Zubieta. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is a primary building block for pain control. (The DL form of the amino acid, known also as DLPA, is especially potent in this respect.) Research supports the use of DLPA in relief of back pain, arthritis, aches, pains, and menstrual cramps. Phenylalanine slows the body's breakdown of endorphins, the body's internal painkillers. The more endorphins you have hanging around, the less pain you have.
Note: If you have a condition known as phenylketonurea (PKU) do not use this nutrient. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Mike: You mentioned briefly that you cover some natural and even conventional pain control.
Teitelbaum: Absolutely, because it is never acceptable to leave somebody in pain. You can almost always get people comfortable, usually without narcotics. But, if you need narcotics, you need narcotics. The vast majority can get pain- free without them. Like you said, when you treat the underlying causes of pain -- and let's talk about those in a moment -- you want to outline the kind of pain. Is it nerve pain, muscle pain, bone pain, inflammatory pain? |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Reducing the pill-free interval to approximately four days reduces the volume of menstrual bleeding beyond the usual reducrion seen in the seven-day pill-free interval and suppresses ovulation more effectively, further reducing the production of prostaglandins. pain control with oral contraceptives is probably the result of reduced volume of menstrual fluid and suppression of ovulation, which reduces uterine prostaglandin levels.
You may need to try several oral contraceptives before you find one you are comfortable with. The majority of oral contraceptive side effects come from the progestin. |
Roberta Bivins
See book keywords and concepts |  It is worth remembering that at this point, pain control in surgery was limited to the dulling effects of drink; all operations were performed with the patient conscious and often physically restrained. Indeed, like the 'laudable' disease of gout in the preceding century, the pain of surgery was believed by many to mesmerizing A decumbent batiemt.
16. Treatment of consumption and tuberculosis by mesmerism, from William Davey, The Illustrated Practical Mesmerist, 1854. Not all images of mesmerism were dramatic or scandalmongering. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts |  Approximately 50% of subjects reported improved pain control or were cured in a follow-up, open-label study, and 25% were unchanged or worse (Tandan, 1992).
Arthritis
In a small study (n=21), capsaicin cream improved tenderness and pain in joints with osteoarthritis (OA) but had no beneficial effect in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). All patients had arthritic pain in the small joints of the hands.
Treatment was randomly allocated and blinded; it consisted of application of vehicle or capsaicin cream 0.075% 4 times daily for 4 weeks. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts | | You say there's an alternative, a natural alternative, for pain control and relief -- and long-term solutions for this.
Teitelbaum: Absolutely. There's not just a single magic bullet, although any one of the natural things comes close. If you go ahead and just use a natural pain formula with willow bark, boswellia and cherry, it will still be much more effective than Vioxx, Motrin and those families of medications, without killing over 16,000 Americans, which is the number that die unnecessarily because the media promotes those drugs each year. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | If no relief is accomplished within that amount of time, then switch to a pharmaceutical method of pain control. As each successive month of treating the chronic problem goes by, a measure of the success of that treatment will be a decreased need to use the pain relief medication.
It is important not to overlook the role of stressors in our personal lives that can be at least part of the cause of our pain and can also affect our ability to deal with pain. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Serotonin appears to play significant roles in sleep, emotional moods, pain control, inflammation, intestinal peristalsis, and other body functions.1
Where is it found?
5-HTP is not present in significant amounts in a typical diet. The human body manufactures 5-HTP from L-tryptophan, a natural amino acid (page 465) found in most dietary proteins. However, eating food that contains L-tryptophan does not significantly increase 5-HTP levels. Supplemental 5-HTP is naturally derived from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, a West African medicinal plant. | | The NIH statement was based on a critical review of over 67 controlled trials of acupuncture for pain control.
Practitioners of manipulation report that it often produces immediate pain relief either in the area manipulated or elsewhere.60 Controlled trials have found that people given spinal manipulation may experience reduction in pain sensitivity of the skin in related areas,61'62 a reduction in joint and muscle tenderness in the area manipulated,63 and a decrease in elbow tenderness when the neck was manipulated. | | No research has been published investigating the pain control potential of 5-hydrox-ytryptophan (page 459) (5-HTP), another serotonin precursor that, unlike L-tryptophan, is currently available without a prescription.
Vitamin Bu (page 601) has exhibited pain-killing properties in animal studies.29 In humans with vertebral pain syndromes, injections of massive amounts of vitamin J3i2 (5,000 to 10,000 meg per day) have reportedly provided pain relief.30 Further studies are needed to confirm the efficacy of this treatment.
Are there any side effects or interactions? | | Other preliminary trials have confirmed the effect of DPA in chronic pain control,78 but a double-blind trial found no benefit.79 DPA inhibits the enzyme (page 506) that breaks down some of the body's natural painkillers, substances called enkephalins, which are similar to endorphins. An increase in the amount of enkephalins may explain the reported pain-relieving effect of DPA. If DPA is not available, a related product, D,L-phenylalanine (page 568) (DLPA), may be substituted (1,500 to 2,000 mg per day). |
Bill Sardi
See book keywords and concepts |  Earlier this year the authority also rejected the breast cancer drug Gemzar and the colorectal hormone therapy Erbitux on similar grounds. j
Unfortunately, none of the above drugs are a cure for cancer and would, at best, give cancer patients an additional two or three months of life. |
Bryan Hanson, PhD
See book keywords and concepts |  Clinically, controlling neurotransmission involves such areas as mood alteration, pain control, adjustment of the heart rate, and treatment of asthma. Obviously, the number of potential drug targets is varied and large, and of real importance to human health. In Chapter 7 we will take a case study approach to understanding exactly how some selected plant drugs exert their effect. However, we first return to the molecular level to prepare for the material in the next chapter. |
Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  A study appearing in the Journal of Urology in 2004 reported that "ketorolac is a safe and effective supplement to opioid-based analgesia for pain control after partial nephrectomy."3 (Nephro- is the Greek root for "kidney," and -ectomy means "to remove surgically," so a partial nephrectomy means taking out part of the kidney.) The high pain levels that are normally seen after this surgery usually require treatment with opioid drugs. But when the people in this study were given ketorolac, they were able to get off opioids sooner. Not only that, they enjoyed a better and less painful recovery. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Serotonin is important for balanced mood sleep, pain control, and other important functions of the body. This supplement is extracted from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia.
Indications: Anxiety
Depression Fibromyalgia
Food cravings (carbohydrates) Insomnia
Migraine headaches Seasonal affective disorder Weight loss
Precautions: Large amounts may cause digestive upset, headaches, or sleepiness. It should not be taken in conjunction with pharmaceutical antidepressant, antianxiety, or other psychiatric medications. | | Doctors can help ease the worst flare-ups with medications for pain control and antibody suppression, but it's best to try to avoid the need for aggressive measures. An antiinflammatory diet, adequate rest and stress control, and specific natural treatments can all help you to reduce the chance of flare-ups and minimize the symptoms when they do occur. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  See Breathing Exercises under pain control in Part Three.)
Q Avoid chocolate, soft drinks, caffeine, and highly processed foods. These foods deplete the body of magnesium, which leads to fatigue. Magnesium is important for people with CFS.
Q Do not smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke. This can make symptoms worse.
Q Do not take aspirin. If a viral infection is present, Reye's syndrome may result.
Considerations
Q Colloidal silver may keep bacteria in check because of its antibiotic and antiviral properties. | | See Massage Therapy under pain control in Part Three.)
• Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who prescribe medication (painkillers, muscle relaxers, antiinflammatory drugs), bed rest, and physical therapy for some cases of back pain. Since these doctors can perform surgery, they may be more likely to recommend it than other practitioners.
• Vertebroplasty, for vertebral compression fractures, has offered relief for some people, although it is still considered a new and experimental treatment. | | See pain control in Part Three.)
• Chiropractors are licensed to perform spinal manipulation and may recommend nutritional and/or lifestyle changes. They primarily use high-velocity manipulations of the neck and back to correct problems. According to a 1994 report issued by the U.S. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, spinal manipulation may be the most effective treatment for acute back pain. Chiropractors are not medical doctors and therefore cannot prescribe drugs or perform surgery. A good chiropractor should be willing to recommend a medical doctor if necessary. | | See also gout in Part Two and pain control in Part Three.
ASTHMA
Asthma is a lung disease that causes obstruction of the airways. It is an overreaction of the body's own immune system usually caused by exposure to an allergen, a substance that the body perceives as foreign and dangerous.
During an asthma attack, spasms in the muscles surrounding the bronchi (small airways in the lungs) constrict, impeding the outward passage of air. Asthma sufferers often describe this plight as "starving for air. | | Borage seed oil in a dosage of 1,800 milligrams per day has been effective in pain control.
Q Other beneficial herbs include brigham tea, buchu leaves, burdock root, celery seed, corn silk, devil's claw tea, horsetail, nettle, parsley tea, willow bark, and yucca.
Recommendations
Q Eat more sulfur-containing foods, such as asparagus, eggs, garlic, and onions. Sulfur is needed for the repair and rebuilding of bone, cartilage, and connective tissue, and it also aids in the absorption of calcium. | | See under pain control in Part Three.)
Q Music can be effective in reducing anxiety. (See music and sound therapy in Part Three.) Color also can be used to induce relaxation and calm. (See color therapy in Part Three.)
Q A number of different drugs are used to block panic attacks. Their use must be carefully monitored by a physician. The effectiveness of any given drug varies from individual to individual, and all drugs used for this disorder can cause unpleasant side effects. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts |  Congress passed a bill (signed by President Clinton) calling for a "Decade of pain control and Research" to begin on January 1, 2001 (Saner et al. 2000).
While the undertreatment of pain predominates at present, it is also important to not fall into the trap of thinking that we need more and more different kinds of medication for pain relief. | | Instead, it acts as an endorphin shield, battling pain indirectly by helping the body's built-in pain control system grow more powerful.
Phenylalanine was first tested against pain in a 1978 study at the Chicago Medical School. Researchers began by timing how long laboratory mice would remain on a hot plate before jumping off. Then they injected hundreds of mice with phenylalanine and again watched to see how long the mice would remain on the heated surface before scurrying off.
The amino acid blocked pain in 70% of the mice, allowing them to stay on the hot surface longer. | | Fentanyl is commonly used by anesthesiologists and surgeons for pain control. Fentanyl is in the same drug class as morphine and Demerol. Valium is very commonly used in numerous settings to decrease anxiety, for muscle relaxation, and for sedation. Propofol is a newer anesthetic agent, favored by many anesthesiologists for a variety of reasons; it is used for induction and maintenance during anesthesia. Clonidine is not commonly used, but it can be used orally for sleep or sedation in the postoperative period. | | The anesthesiologist should be aware of your concerns and should be able to explain to you how pain control will be managed. If you do not wish to remember the procedure at all, also speak to the anesthesiologist, so an IV sedative with good amnesic qualities can be chosen.
Note: Surgeries that enter the abdominal cavity usually require paralysis of the abdominal muscles for adequate exposure, and this requires a general anesthetic in which paralytics (muscle paralyzing agents) are used. | | While Tegretol (carbamazepine) has been used for pain control in neuropathic conditions and also in other chronic pain conditions for some time, the use of gabapentin is fairly recent. A systematic review of the literature canied out by Mel-legers et al. (2001) found a total of 35 papets involving 727 patients with multiple neuropathic pain conditions that met the criteria for analysis. Both the randomized controlled trials and the uncontrolled trials showed a benefit of gabapentin in a wide variety of neuropathic conditions. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  So what is the War on Drugs? It's an excuse to control you. It is a system that keeps the population in a state of constant fear so that heroic politicians can get elected on empty promises to "keep fighting the war on drugs!"
The DEA is AWOL on most drug issues
Where is this War on Drugs when it comes to Grandma in the nursing home, who died of a stroke caused by Cox-2 inhibitor drugs? |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts | | Your concerns about sedation and pain control should be discussed with the anesthesiologist prior to the surgical procedure. The advantages of epidural over general anesthesia include a more rapid postoperative recovery time and fewer lung complications, such as pneumonia. Epidural anesthesia is particularly desirable for patients with underlying lung disease, such as emphysema, bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, or asthma. Because surgical procedures in these patients are usually more complex, they are more stressful on the body than those requiring local anesthesia. |
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