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heal, so natural remedies need to be taken for 3-12 months. In the interim, Holistic Pharmacies can make powerful creams combining multiple medications effective against nerve pain (available by prescription from ITC Pharmacy 303-663-4224). These are rubbed over the painful areas, and can be very effective after 1-2 we... |
use. Being rubbed on the skin though, the total dose to the rest of your body is very low, making it largely side effect free! Other medications can also be VERY effective. Just because doctors are not trained in pain management does not mean you have to be in pain. |
Want to make your nerve pain go away? You can! What is Nerve Pain? The term "neuropathic pain," or nerve pain, refers to a wide range of problems that cause diseases of, or injury to, the nervous system. It is a category of pain syndromes and not a single problem. |
Neuropathic pain can come from malfunction of nerves or the brain associated with illness (e.g., diabetes, low thyroid, etc.), infections (e.g., shingles), pinched nerves, nutritional deficiencies (e.g., vitamin B6 and B12), injury (e.g., stroke, tumors, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis), and medication/treat... |
drugs, Flagyl®). It is estimated that 50 to 80 percent of diabetics will develop some nerve injury with 30 to 40 percent of these having painful diabetic neuropathy unless preventive measures are taken such as nutritional support. Neuropathic pain affects approximately 0.6 to 1.5 percent of the US population and |
25 to 40 percent of cancer patients.1 This represents over two million Americans. Neuropathies are characterized by pain that is burning, shooting (often to distant areas), or stabbing. It also has an "electric" quality about it. "Tingling or numbness" (paresthesias) and increased sensitivity with normal touch being pa... |
also commonly seen. Ongoing pain is often continually present regardless of what the patient does or does not do. In some cases, pain comes in sudden attacks without any apparent trigger. Diagnosis is made predominantly by history and physical examination, as testing often offers little benefit clinically unless the te... |
is looking for a treatable cause. As with other pain problems, neuropathies are both expensive and poorly treated. In one study of 55,686 patients with neuropathic pain, health care charges were three-fold higher than they were in the overall population ($17,355 vs. $5,715 per year, respectively). Use of relatively ine... |
therapies such as NSAIDs (e.g. Motrin®) and opioids was widespread, while relatively few received anti-epileptic drugs, tricyclic anti-depressants, or any of the many other medications that are often much more effective in relieving neuropathic pain.2 In the presence of nerve pain, it is especially important to look fo... |
Lab testing should include: 1. A blood count (CBC) and an inflammation/sedimentation rate (ESR). 2. Thyroid testing with a Free T4 and TSH. 3. Vitamin B12 level. 4. Screening for diabetes with a morning fasting blood sugar and a glycosylated hemoglobin (HgBA1C). The medical history should be assessed for excess |
alcohol use, vitamin deficiencies, hereditary factors, or treatment with medications that can cause nerve injury. A neurological examination may also give an indication of the cause. Nerve pain is often associated with a process called pain Central Sensitization. The nerves and brain are like wires that carry informati... |
become over-stimulated with chronic pain, it may make the whole system over-excitable. In these situations normal touch and other usually comfortable contact can be painful. This is called allodynia. Medications that stimulate the "calming (GABA) receptors" in the brain, such as a number of anti-seizure medications (se... |
settle the system and decrease pain. Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) Postherpetic Neuralgia follows a rash called herpes zoster. Often called shingles, it is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The first time you get chickenpox, the virus remains in your nerve endings even after the chickenpox is gone. This |
usually causes no problems. If the virus re-activates in one of the nerve endings, however, it causes a rash all along the distribution of the nerve. The rash of herpes zoster is characterized by being painful and being in a line totally on one side of the body. If it |
extends past the midline of your body, the rash is probably coming from something else. If the pain persists after the rash is gone, continuing for weeks to years (over one year in half of elderly patients), it is called Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN). The pain tends to be burning, electric, |
or deep and aching. PHN affects between 500,000 and 1 million Americans—most of which are elderly. It can severely disrupt one's life, but fortunately can now be effectively treated in most cases.3 Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) This is the most common cause of neuropathy in U. S. Alterations in sensation |
are common, and the feet, which are most often affected, may feel both numb and painful at the same time. There are many factors contributing to nerve injury in diabetes, including decreased circulation, accumulation of toxic byproducts, damage from elevated sugars, and nutritional deficiencies. There are also changes ... |
and opiate receptors.3 Research has shown that many people who are labeled as having diabetic neuropathy actually experience neuropathic pain caused by vitamin B6 or B12 deficiency. In addition, the nutrients inositol has been shown to improve nerve function. The nutrients lipoic acid and Acetyl L-Carnitine have also b... |
to be very helpful for diabetic nerve pain, but it can take 3-12 months to begin nerve healing. So give them time to work. Neuropathic pain can also be caused by deficiencies of vitamins B12, B1, B6, D, E and zinc (all are present in the Energy revitalization System). A |
number of studies have shown that different kinds of nerve pain can improve by supplementation with high dose B vitamins. Excess vitamin B6 (over 500 mg a day for years), however, can also cause neuropathy. Vitamin D 2,000 units a day was also shown to decrease diabetic neuropathy pain by |
47% after 3 months. In patients with long-standing shingles pain, one study showed that taking 1,600 units of vitamin E (use the natural form) daily before a meal for 6 months was markedly helpful in eliminating the pain.4 Another study showed that taking lower doses for less than 6 months |
was not effective.5 Hormonal deficiencies, especially an under-active thyroid, can also cause neuropathic as well as muscular pain. A therapeutic trial of thyroid hormone is reasonable for anybody who has the symptoms of low thyroid including fatigue, cold intolerance, achiness, having low body temperatures, or unexpla... |
pinched nerve can cause nerve pain in many places in the body. Two of the more common ones are low back pain from sciatica and pains in the hand and sometimes wrist from carpal tunnel syndrome. Sciatica usually goes away without surgery by using intravenous colchicine (see Chapter 14 of |
Pain Free 1-2-3), and carpal tunnel syndrome usually resolves after 6 to 12 weeks with vitamin B6 (250 mg a day), thyroid hormone, and wrist splints (see Chapter 19). Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (CRPS) This usually manifests as horribly severe pain in one hand or foot but can certainly spread elsewhere. |
See the end of this chapter in the Pain Free 1-2-3 book for a detailed discussion on effective treatment. How Can I Make the Neuropathic Pain Go Away? Neuropathic pain occurs biochemically, making it a very fluid system that can often be quickly modified, resulting in pain relief. Many different |
chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your body may be involved in your pain, and therefore it is worth trying different types of medications to see which ones work best in your case. For many, treating the nutritional and thyroid deficiencies and eliminating the muscle spasms, which are compressing your nerves, may be |
enough to eliminate your pain. Others may need to take medications to suppress the pain while we look for ways to eliminate the underlying cause. The best way to tell which chemicals are involved in your nerve pain is to simply try different medications (individually and, if needed, in combination) |
to see what eases your pain. Basically, it is like trying on different shoes to see what fits best. The good news is that we have a large assortment of "shoes" that you can try on and that are likely to help you. It is, of course, critical to begin |
by eliminating the underlying causes of neuropathy and giving the nerves what they need to heal. This includes the nutritional support we've discussed. In addition, the involvement of free radicals in nerve excitation was found in 1995, supporting the use of antioxidants in nerve pain.8 Since that time, the antioxidant |
lipoic acid (300 mg 2 times a day) has been shown to be helpful in diabetic neuropathy and should be tried in other neuropathies as well. You will be amazed at how much benefit you may get over time simply from optimizing nutritional support. In addition, if you are tired, |
cold intolerant, experience achiness, have low body temperatures, or have weight gain I think it is reasonable to consider a therapeutic trial of natural thyroid hormone regardless of your blood levels. It may take 3 to 6 months for the thyroid and/or nutritional therapies to begin working, but regardless of |
the cause of your neuropathy, this treatment may result in nerve healing. It is reasonable to begin medications along with the nutritional support so that you can get pain relief as quickly as possible. If only a small area is involved, it makes sense to begin with a Lidocaine® patch |
(called Lidoderm). Otherwise, I prefer to begin with Neurontin® and/or tricyclic anti-depressants. All of the recommended oral nutrients discussed in this chapter, except lipoic acid, Acetyl L-Carnitine, and the 1,600 unit mega dose of vitamin E, are contained in the Energy Revitalization System vitamin powder and B-co... |
syndrome, add 200 mg of B6 to the powder. Below are just some of the different categories of treatments that can be helpful for nerve pain. They (along with the natural treatments) are discussed in more detail in my book Pain Free 1-2-3. Begin with the nutritional and thyroid support |
as noted above. You can then add the medications below as needed in the order that they're listed. 1. Lidocaine® patch, 5 percent. This Novocain®-like patch is applied directly over the area of maximum pain. It can be cut to fit the area, and up to four patches can be |
used at a time (although the package insert says only three). It is left on for 12 hours and then removed for 12 hours each day, although recent reports have suggested that the patch can be left on up to 18 hours and still be safe and effective.3 Results will |
usually be seen within two weeks. Because the effect is local, side effects are minimal. The most common side effect is a mild skin rash from the patch. It should not be used if you have an allergy to Novocain/lidocaine. The patches are most likely to be helpful if the |
pain is localized to a moderately-sized area. Even in a large area, however, patches can be used on the most uncomfortable spots. The main downside of the patches is that they are expensive. If you have prescription insurance, however, they will usually be covered. 2. Neurontin® and other seizure medications. |
Newer anti-seizure medications, and some of the older ones, can also be very helpful for neuropathic pain. Neurontin has been shown to be helpful for both shingles and diabetes pain.9-11 Common side effects include sedation, dizziness, and sometimes mild swelling in the ankles when first starting therapy. These side ef... |
can often be avoided by starting with a low dose and raising the dose slowly. A common total dose for Neurotonin is 600 mg, 3 to 4 times a day. 3. Tricyclic anti-depressants. These include medications such as Elavil®, Tofranil®, nortriptyline or doxepin. 4. Topical Gels. A wonderful new addition |
to the treatment of pain in general, and especially nerve pain, is the use of prescription topical gels. New gels have been developed that markedly increase the absorption of medications through the skin. By using a low dose of many different medications in the cream, one can get a powerful |
effect locally with minimal side effects. It is best to have a knowledgeable compounding pharmacist (e.g., ITC Pharmacy 303-663-4224) guide you and your physician in the prescribing of these creams and gels. To explore an example of how to treat with these creams combined with nutritional support, let's use the |
example of diabetic neuropathy. One must, of course, begin with proper control of the elevated blood sugars. Nutritional support with high levels of vitamin B12, B6, and inositol are also important in diabetic nerve pain as are many other nutrients, such as vitamins C and E, magnesium, antioxidants and bioflavonoids |
(all in the Energy Revitalization System). In addition, lipoic acid 300 mg 2 times a day has been shown to be helpful for diabetic neuropathy. A compounded gel containing (as one of many possible mixes) Ketamine 10 percent, Neurontin® 6 percent, clonidine 0.2 percent, and nifedipine should be added to |
painful areas (apply 1 g 3 times a day as needed). The nutritional support can actually make the pain go away over time, while the cream/gel can add symptomatic relief. Other medications discussed in this chapter can then be added as needed to assist in the neuropathic pain. 5. Anti-depressants |
such as Effexor or Cymbalta. 6. Ultram (Tramadol®). This is an interesting medication that works on many areas of pain and in many different types of pain. It has been shown to be effective for nerve pain in a placebo-controlled study after four weeks.20 7. Topamax (Topiramate®). 8. Lamictal (Lamotrigine®). |
9. Lyrica (Pregabalin) or Gabitril (Tiagabine®). 11. Trileptal® (oxcarbazepine). 14. Narcotics. Narcotics are only modestly helpful but are considered an accepted treatment for neuropathic pain. 15. Benadryl® (diphenhydramine). Sometimes we get help from unexpected places. Studies have shown in both humans and animals ... |
our not knowing why this works. It has even been found to be helpful in patients who failed treatment with heavy narcotics. It is recommended that you start with 25 mg every 6 to 8 hours and adjust the dose to the optimum effect.29A Most people find that long term |
the nutritional and topical therapies will eliminate or at least give marked relief from their nerve pain. For immediate control, 1-2 medications by mouth are usually enough, but I give this long list (and more treatments are discussed in my book) so that you know that you have options and |
Please note that Mommsen uses the AUC chronology (Ab Urbe Condita), i.e. from the founding of the City of Rome. You can use this reference table to have the B.C. dates From: The History of Rome, by Theodor Mommsen Translated |
with the sanction of the author by William Purdie Dickson Tarentum Taken by Hannibal The year 542 was more unfavourable for the Romans in consequence of fresh political and military errors, of which Hannibal did not fail to take advantage. |
The connections which Hannibal maintained in the towns of Magna Graecia had led to no serious result; save that the hostages from Tarentum and Thurii, who were kept at Rome, were induced by his emissaries to make a foolhardy attempt |
at escape, in which they were speedily recaptured by the Roman posts. But the injudicious spirit of revenge displayed by the Romans was of more service to Hannibal than his intrigues; the execution of all the hostages who had sought |
to escape deprived them of a valuable pledge, and the exasperated Greeks thenceforth meditated how they might open their gates to Hannibal. Tarentum was actually occupied by the Carthaginians in consequence of an understanding with the citizens and of the |
negligence of the Roman commandant; with difficulty the Roman garrison maintained itself in the citadel. The example of Tarentum was followed by Heraclea, Thurii, and Metapontum, from which town the garrison had to be withdrawn in order to save the |
Tarentine Acropolis. These successes so greatly increased the risk of a Macedonian landing, that Rome felt herself compelled to direct renewed attention and renewed exertions to the Greek war, which had been almost totally neglected; and fortunately the capture of |
Located in downtown San Salvador, this architectural marvel from the nineteenth century has witnessed some of the most important events in the political history of El Salvador. The first national palace was built from 1866 to 1870 but a fire wiped-out the structures on December 1889; years later the government of Pedro... |
the design and construction of the new palace. The winner of the contest was José Emilio Alcaine, engineer and master builder Pascasio González Erazo. Considered the first building of the Republic, it was also called “The Coffee Palace “, because a legislative decree taxed coffee exports to pay for the construction. 1 ... |
in total 50 thousand Colones were collected. The main portal is composed of six towering columns that are accompanied by the statues of Christopher Columbus and Queen Isabel the Catholic, donated by King Alfonso XIII in 1924. The Palace has an eclectic style, with Ionic, Corinthian and Roman columns and elements. This ... |
like glassware from Belgium, marble from Italy and wood from El Salvador. Over the years this building was abandoned, but in 1980 it was declared a National Monument, which prompted restoration work to rescue this historic treasure. The National Palace was opened to the public in 2008. Nowadays you can visit 101 rooms ... |
masterpiece and look at the colorful floors and walls made out of stamped sheets brought from Belgium. - Red Room: This room served to hold social and political events. Here are you will see 14 medallions that represent the 14 departments that make up El Salvador. There are also portraits of presidents General Fernando... |
Campos, Captain Gerardo Barrios and Manuel Enrique Araujo, who after his assassination in 1913,was mourned in this room. - Pink Room: This is where the Supreme Court met until 1974 and guards the original Salvadoran coat of arms. - Yellow Room: This room served as the president’s office until 1930, important meetings a... |
Blue Room: perhaps the most important of the rooms as it currently holds the original 28 desks and chairs where the congressmen sat to discuss El Salvador’s legislative matters. -The Jaguar Hall; has impressive murals depicting indigenous culture themes. Among the many corridors there is a permanent exhibition of photo... |
Inside the Palace there is a central patio with varied vegetation. There are 5 araucaria pine trees representing the five nations of Central America. As part of the restoration process, the original floor of the first building was recovered. There are also three canons used in the war led by Gerardo Barrios. Currently ... |
a place for special social gatherings. It is under the management of the Ministry of Culture of the Presidency and houses “El Archivo General de la Nación” (National Archives), in addition to carrying-out several exhibitions each year. Visit this national treasure in the heart of San Salvador and discover a facet of El... |
This National Palace is located on Calle Rubén Darío, across from Plaza Gerardo Barrios, near the Metropolitan Cathedral and The National Library in downtown San Salvador. If driving there is parking available in The National Library or in the parking lots nearby at US$ 0.50 per hour. - Bus Routes available: Route A, R... |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside |
the body. In many cases MRI gives different information about structures in the body than can be seen with an X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT) scan. MRI also may |
show problems that cannot be seen with other imaging methods. For an MRI test, the area of the body being studied is placed inside a special machine that contains a |
strong magnet. Pictures from an MRI scan are digital images that can be saved and stored on a computer for more study. The images also can be reviewed remotely, such |
as in a clinic or an operating room. In some cases, contrast material may be used during the MRI scan to show certain structures more clearly. Why It Is Done |
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is done for many reasons. It is used to find problems such as tumors, bleeding, injury, blood vessel diseases, or infection. MRI also may be done |
to provide more information about a problem seen on an X-ray, ultrasound scan, or CT scan. Contrast material may be used during MRI to show abnormal tissue more clearly. An |
MRI scan can be done for the: How To Prepare Before your MRI test, tell your doctor and the MRI technologist if you: You may need to arrange for someone |
to drive you home after the test, if you are given a medicine (sedative) to help you relax. For an MRI of the abdomen or pelvis, you may be asked |
to not eat or drink for several hours before the test. You may need to sign a consent form that says you understand the risks of an MRI and agree |
to have the test done. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the |
results will mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the medical test information form(What is a PDF document?). How It Is Done A magnetic resonance |
imaging (MRI) test is usually done by an MRI technologist. The pictures are usually interpreted by a radiologist. But some other types of doctors can also interpret an MRI scan. |
You will need to remove all metal objects (such as hearing aids, dentures, jewelry, watches, and hairpins) from your body because these objects may be attracted to the powerful magnet |
used for the test. You will need to take off all or most of your clothes, depending on which area is examined (you may be allowed to keep on your |
underwear if it is not in the way). You will be given a gown to use during the test. If you are allowed to keep some of your clothes on, |
you should empty your pockets of any coins and cards (such as credit cards or ATM cards) with scanner strips on them because the MRI magnet may erase the information |
on the cards. During the test you usually lie on your back on a table that is part of the MRI scanner. Your head, chest, and arms may be held |
with straps to help you remain still. The table will slide into the space that contains the magnet. A device called a coil may be placed over or wrapped around |
the area to be scanned. A special belt strap may be used to sense your breathing or heartbeat. This triggers the machine to take the scan at the right time. |
Some people feel nervous (claustrophobic) inside the MRI magnet. If this keeps you from lying still, you can be given a medicine (sedative) to help you relax. Some MRI machines |
(called open MRI) are now made so that the magnet does not enclose your entire body. Open MRI machines may be helpful if you are claustrophobic, but they are not |
available everywhere. The pictures from an open MRI may not be as good as those from a standard MRI machine. See pictures of a standard MRI machine and an open |
MRI machine. Inside the scanner you will hear a fan and feel air moving. You may also hear tapping or snapping noises as the MRI scans are taken. You may |
be given earplugs or headphones with music to reduce the noise. It is very important to hold completely still while the scan is being done. You may be asked to |
hold your breath for short periods of time. During the test, you may be alone in the scanner room. But the technologist will watch you through a window. You will |
be able to talk with the technologist through a two-way intercom. If contrast material is needed, the technologist will put it in an intravenous (IV) line in your arm. The |
material may be given over 1 to 2 minutes. Then more MRI scans are done. An MRI test usually takes 30 to 60 minutes but can take as long as |
2 hours. How It Feels You will not have pain from the magnetic field or radio waves used for the MRI test. The table you lie on may feel hard |
and the room may be cool. You may be tired or sore from lying in one position for a long time. If a contrast material is used, you may feel |
some coolness and flushing as it is put into your IV. In rare cases, you may feel: There are no known harmful effects from the strong magnetic field used for |
MRI. But the magnet is very powerful. The magnet may affect pacemakers, artificial limbs, and other medical devices that contain iron. The magnet will stop a watch that is close |
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