Analgesic effect is often not 100%: it can reduce, but not eliminate the pain.

Even 20 years ago, people with chronic pain were considered simply hypochondriacs. But in the last decade, scientists have learned that chronic pain is not just a symptom, but debilitating disease in itself, which may profoundly alter the emotional, professional and family life of a person. Broken leg fracture and concomitant acute pain can be cured quickly enough. But chronic pain is accompanied by more serious problems, such as diabetes or cancer, can not be "banished" to quickly and easily.

"Painkillers often can not provide complete pain relief. Most people with chronic pain will never be able to cure it, though it is difficult to recognize, "- says MD Beverly Thorne (Beverly Thorn), the University of Alabama (University of Alabama). And doctors are now ready to use not only the pain medicine to help control chronic pain.

For example, antidepressants can help to "calm" the nervous system and make it less sensitive to pain. Anticonvulsant drugs may also be effective for treating certain types of nerve pain.

Often recommend surgery, eliminating the source of the pain, such as replacing a damaged disc in the spine.

When these medications do not provide an answer, can be successful unconventional treatment. options are varied. For example, herbal medicine: herbs and supplements such as ginger and turmeric can reduce inflammation. Use as acupuncture and acupressure; the principle of their action - to stimulate certain points on the body of bioactive.

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