Pain and Opioid Painkillers: Understanding How Painkillers Affect Us
It is important to understand the relationship between pain and opioid painkillers, how we feel pain, unexpected pain, and treatment. How We Feel Pain Pain is intuitive. Drop something heavy on your foot, and you immediately know something about pain. Pain is also remarkably complex. Why do some things barely register as painful for some […]
Fentanyl Withdrawal
Is Fentanyl withdrawal keeping you from getting help with your addiction? It can be a long, difficult road if you decide to go it alone. But you don’t have to. Fentanyl addiction is a treatable condition, and withdrawal can be managed to minimize pain and other symptoms. Fentanyl is a potent opioid medication available by […]
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia Syndrome
Opioid pain medications (narcotics) help millions of people find relief from chronic pain but have some potential drawbacks. Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia is one. Evidence suggests that opioid therapy can cause this condition, which is heightened pain sensitivity. This condition occurs when increased use of opioids (such as morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone) results in a reduced tolerance […]
