Tramadol (the generic equivalent of Ultram) is a non-opoid
analgesic for the treatment of moderate to moderately
severe pain.
Acute Pain
Every day millions of Americans are facing the
distress of pain, either from trauma or other underlying
causes such as arthritis and musculoskeletal problems.
Acute pain is defined as pain lasting for less than
six months and having a known origin or cause. It
is often the result of a trauma and can result from
minor wounds, severe injuries and post-operative
conditions. As unpleasant and agonizing as this
pain can be, we understand it is temporary, and
therefore deal with it differently than with pain
of an unknown origin. Psychologically we know the
cause of this pain. We know it will pass. To help
overcome the discomfort of acute pain, and assist
the body to heal, Tramadol is often prescribed.
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is defined as pain that doesn’t
necessarily have known origins or causes and lasts
for longer than six months. It can take the form
of headaches, migraines, arthritis, lingering back
pain and pain that persists long after an injured
area has healed. Unlike acute pain, which acts as
a warning signal for the body, alerting the body
to danger or a problem, chronic pain does not seem
to serve any valuable purpose. This condition has
reached epidemic proportions in America and is estimated
to cost the economy some 40 billion dollars, affecting
some 80 million of our fellow citizens. Tramadol
helps many of these people continue with a productive
life
Pain’s Physiology
When special sensory nerve endings are stimulated
by disease, stress, injury, heat, cold, pressure
or bodily irritations, we often interpret the signals
as pain. The same level of stimulation, however,
affects each person differently. How we think, our
subjective interpretation of an event, especially
nerve signals we interpret as pain, is an important
indicator in determining how we respond, or how
we define levels of discomfort. Cramping from over-exercise
can often be the cause of intense pain, but we deal
with it differently than with similar levels of
pain that we think might continue for a long period.
In other words, the discomfort and pain caused by
over-stretching during exercise is usually experienced
differently psychologically than similar pain with
no apparent cause that lasts over a long period,
and that is really the essential difference between
acute and chronic pain. What is important to remember
is that all pain is real to the individual sufferer,
even if there is no apparent cause. Tramadol is
often prescribed to assist people who suffer from
the debilitating condition of chronic pain.
Additional Help
Apart from a course of Tramadol, we can all do
a lot to help ourselves cope with, and in time,
be free of this syndrome that interferes with the
quality of our lives. It is important that people
who suffer from chronic pain gain some measure of
relief and feel they are in control of the situation;
to believe that this condition can improve and that
they can take charge of their lives again.
Diet
For some sufferers of chronic pain, particularly
that caused by joint inflammation, allergies to
certain foods have been identified as the underlying
factor. In addition to the Tramadol therapy your
doctor has prescribed, it is wise to discuss the
possibility and be tested for food allergies. Regardless,
you should reduce your intake of foods high in saturated
fats, particularly prevalent in dairy products and
red meat. This will assist overall well-being, which
is an important defense against chronic pain. Alcohol,
caffeine, and foods with partially hydrogenated
oils should also be avoided, along with all refined
sugars. Diets high in vegetables, particularly leafy
green, high magnesium varieties, have been shown
to alleviate symptoms of chronic pain, and cold-water
fish such as mackerel, herring, sardines and salmon,
reduce inflammatory/allergic response.
Nutritional Supplements
Most researchers now agree that a proper balance
of vitamins and minerals is essential for the well-being
of the body. This is particularly important for
sufferers of chronic pain, especially that caused
by arthritis. Breakthrough research has established
the benefits to joints that come from high intakes
of Vitamin C. Also, Vitamins B1, B6, and E have
been proven effective in reducing the effects of
arthritis and improving joint flexibility. Other
dietary supplements that have anti-inflammatory
properties include boron, zinc, copper, selenium,
manganese, and sulfur. Calcium and magnesium are
also vital nutrients in the fight against joint
inflammation and pain. Calcium is essential for
bone, joint, muscle and ligament health, while magnesium
is important for calcium’s effective incorporation
into the bone by preventing a buildup of calcium
in the soft tissues and joints. Most diets have
an excess of calcium and deficiency of magnesium
and supplements are often necessary to overcome
the imbalance. While the underlying causes of chronic
pain are often unknown and indeed unknowable, these
supplements will help alleviate some of the recognized,
major causes of chronic pain.
Massage
In addition to the use of Tramadol, massage therapy
has become increasingly popular in recent times
for those who suffer from chronic pain caused by
conditions such as muscle spasm and associated aches,
scoliosis, soreness related to some injuries and
stress, whiplash, some headache conditions resulting
from tension, and temporomandibular joint syndrome.
Massage is frequently used as a therapy for musculoskeletal
problems and has been shown to reduce the pain resulting
from problems in this area.
Disclosures:
Abuse and Dependence
Tramadol has the potential to cause physiological
and psychological dependence. Both Tramadol and
Ultram have been connected to dependence, craving
and drug seeking activities as well as tolerance
development. Opoid dependent patients, or those
with a history of drug dependence, should avoid,
or take extra precautions, when using this medication.
Warnings | Precautions
It is important you inform your doctor of both
your pre-existing conditions, and the treatments
and medicines you are taking. For further information
on possible side effects, potential adverse reactions,
storage, and precautions for those on a course of
this medication, go to the Tramadol information
page.
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