Doctor. Does Ultram Help With Arthritis?
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have been the mainstay of treatment for arthritis symptoms. Physicians often advise patients to use over-the-counter preparations… or also use prescription NSAIDS for more severe problems.
Unfortunately, NSAIDS do have many potential side-effects including the potential for creating stomach and small bowel ulceration, kidney dysfunction, liver damage, fluid retention and a small but real increased incidence of cardiovascular events.
So… a real dilemma for many clinicians is how to control arthritis pain in patients for whom NSAIDS have already caused problems or for patients who have the potential for developing problems.
One drug that has been used primarily for pain control is tramadol (Ultram). This is a drug that is a mild centrally acting narcotic drug with little addictive potential.
Tramadol is increasingly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) because it does not produce gastrointestinal bleeding or kidney problems and does not adversely affect cartilage, a controversial but possible side effect associated with NSAIDS.
A recent study sought to determine the analgesic effectiveness, the effect on physical function, the duration of benefit, and the safety of oral tramadol in patients with OA.
(Cepeda MS, et al. J Rheumatol. 2007; 34:543-545)
The scientists searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Central), Medline, Embase, and Lilacs databases up to August 2005.
They included randomized controlled trials (RCT) that evaluated the effect of tramadol or tramadol plus paracetamol (equivalent to acetaminophen) on pain levels and/or physical function.
The researchers included 11 RCT with a total of 1019 participants who received tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol and 920 participants who received placebo or active control. Participants who received tramadol reported (1) less pain, a 12% relative decrease in pain intensity; (2) higher degree of global improvement: one of every 6 individuals taking tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol exhibited at least moderate global improvement; and (3) improvement in stiffness and function, than patients who received placebo. In terms of adverse events, one of every 5 participants who received tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol experienced minor adverse events and one of every eight stopped taking the medication because of adverse events compared to participants who received placebo.
Their conclusion was that tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol decreased pain intensity, produced symptom relief, and improved function in patients with OA, but these benefits were small.
In actual practice, tramadol is a drug that is often added to an NSAID for better pain control or used instead of an NSAID in high risk patients. As with most therapies, a patient’s response is often dependent on the expectations of the physician.
Caution must be exercised when using tramadol.
First, particularly in older patients dosing must start at a low level, probably 25 mgs per day with a gradual increase as tolerated.
Second, there have been sporadic reports of increased risk of seizures in patients taking anti-depressant medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Tramadol should also be tapered when discontinued.
There are some potential drug interactions and these need to be evaluated.
A sustained release form of tramadol (Ultram ER) is now available in the U.S and appears to have a good tolerability profile.
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have been the mainstay of treatment for arthritis symptoms. Physicians often advise patients to use over-the-counter preparations… or also use prescription NSAIDS for more severe problems.
Unfortunately, NSAIDS do have many potential side-effects including the potential for creating stomach and small bowel ulceration, kidney dysfunction, liver damage, fluid retention and a small but real increased incidence of cardiovascular events.
So… a real dilemma for many clinicians is how to control arthritis pain in patients for whom NSAIDS have already caused problems or for patients who have the potential for developing problems.
One drug that has been used primarily for pain control is tramadol (Ultram). This is a drug that is a mild centrally acting narcotic drug with little addictive potential.
Tramadol is increasingly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) because it does not produce gastrointestinal bleeding or kidney problems and does not adversely affect cartilage, a controversial but possible side effect associated with NSAIDS.
A recent study sought to determine the analgesic effectiveness, the effect on physical function, the duration of benefit, and the safety of oral tramadol in patients with OA.
(Cepeda MS, et al. J Rheumatol. 2007; 34:543-545)
The scientists searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Central), Medline, Embase, and Lilacs databases up to August 2005.
They included randomized controlled trials (RCT) that evaluated the effect of tramadol or tramadol plus paracetamol (equivalent to acetaminophen) on pain levels and/or physical function.
The researchers included 11 RCT with a total of 1019 participants who received tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol and 920 participants who received placebo or active control. Participants who received tramadol reported (1) less pain, a 12% relative decrease in pain intensity; (2) higher degree of global improvement: one of every 6 individuals taking tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol exhibited at least moderate global improvement; and (3) improvement in stiffness and function, than patients who received placebo. In terms of adverse events, one of every 5 participants who received tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol experienced minor adverse events and one of every eight stopped taking the medication because of adverse events compared to participants who received placebo.
Their conclusion was that tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol decreased pain intensity, produced symptom relief, and improved function in patients with OA, but these benefits were small.
In actual practice, tramadol is a drug that is often added to an NSAID for better pain control or used instead of an NSAID in high risk patients. As with most therapies, a patient’s response is often dependent on the expectations of the physician.
Caution must be exercised when using tramadol.
First, particularly in older patients dosing must start at a low level, probably 25 mgs per day with a gradual increase as tolerated.
Second, there have been sporadic reports of increased risk of seizures in patients taking anti-depressant medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Tramadol should also be tapered when discontinued.
There are some potential drug interactions and these need to be evaluated.
A sustained release form of tramadol (Ultram ER) is now available in the U.S and appears to have a good tolerability profile.
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Common Medications for Dental Pain (Part 2)
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In part 1, nonnarcotic drugs against pain for dental pain are discussed. Dentists use these medications to relieve mild to moderate oral pain. This article describes the narcotic medications. For moderate to severe dental pain, medications are typical:
•Tramadol (Ultram), 50 mg every 6 hours as needed for pain.
• Tramadol with acetaminophen (Ultracet, containing 37.5 mg of tramadol hydrochloride and 325 mg of acetaminophen), a table every 6 hours as needed for pain.
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol # 4, containing 60 mg of codeine phosphate and 300 mg of acetaminophen), a table every 4-6 hours as needed for pain.
For pain, opioid combinations are advised. For example, one Vicodin ES (10 mg 750 mg hydrocodone and acetaminophen) may be taken every 4-6 hours as needed for pain.
Opioids: Opioids are narcotic agents that act on the central nervous system. Side effects, including nausea, constipation, dizziness, sedation and respiratory depression, are common with opioid therapy. However, the relative risk of side effects opioidlike varies.
Although opioids as a class are effective for relieving dental pain, some commonly used formulas show poor efficacy for dental pain. Other drugs with fewer serious side effects can have similar results. For example, codeine alone has not been found as effective as other analgesics (acetaminophen and NSAIDs) for relief of dental pain. Oxycodone, hydrocodone and propoxyphene are about as effective as codeine. Dihydrocodeine, penta-and zocine meperidine show no advantages over codeine orally and may even be less effective. Their effectiveness in combination (combining opiods with acetaminophen and NSADs) is better than monotherapy.
Tramadol: Tramadol is a synthetic, centrally acting pain reliever. It is indicated for moderate to moderately severe oral pain. Its analgesic action affects both opioid receptor and serotonin uptake. This suggests that the effect of tramadol is not mainly through narcotic mechanism. Tramadol, a nonscheduled drug. Serious side effects generally associated with opioids, such as dependence, sedation, respiratory depression and constipation, are less often with this medication. Tramadol has a low rate of abuse, about one per 100,000 persons. The side effects commonly seen with tramadol include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and fatigue.
Tramadol in the absence of sedation is particularly important for the day of dental surgery. Tramadol does not have the same side effects as traditional NSAIDs or opioids. Side effects are usually mild and transient. Importantly, tramadol does not have the ceiling dose effect common to many other analgesics. Recent studies show that tramadol is a good and post-dental pain killer. They also show that tramadol has a dose-response. For example, in one study they reviewed, tramadol 200 mg was more effective than 100 mg after third molar extraction. Unlike aspirin and acetaminophen with codeine, a pain that lasts for about four hours, tramadol provides analgesia for five to six hours after dental surgery.
Benzodiazepines are increasingly being used to reduce patient anxiety. Their sedative, “the reduction of anxiety” and “memory” properties, with their mild respiratory depression, are particularly useful for reducing the “view” of dental pain. By reducing the fear of dental treatment, the patient becomes less sensitive to painful stimuli.
Midazolam: Midazolam has the ability to decrease postoperative anxiety. It provides surgical amnesia (memory blockage) that lasts approximately 25 minutes. A multidrug combination of fentanyl, midazolam and metho-hexital (commonly used in intraveous sedation for wisdom teeth removal) gives better pain control but produced deeper sedation.
Treatment of anxiety related to dental procedures is most useful for children. Extreme preoperative apprehension May need more anesthesia and lead to postoperative negative effects. Oral midazolam has been shown significantly to the amnesia of the child when it is given10 minutes before surgery. Recent clinical trials of oral tramadol mixed with midazolam provides effective pain relief during and after surgery for children.
Diazepam: Diazepam is another useful benzodiazepine that treats oral pain associated with muscle spasms. However, its use is limited by the long-term sedation, the potential for abuse and dependence potential. Diazepam May have additive effects with other central nervous system depressants. Combinations of benzodiazepines and opioids are used widely for conscious sedation but are associated with significant risks. These combinations May be used under adequate cardiopulmonary monitoring.
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In part 1, nonnarcotic drugs against pain for dental pain are discussed. Dentists use these medications to relieve mild to moderate oral pain. This article describes the narcotic medications. For moderate to severe dental pain, medications are typical:
•Tramadol (Ultram), 50 mg every 6 hours as needed for pain.
• Tramadol with acetaminophen (Ultracet, containing 37.5 mg of tramadol hydrochloride and 325 mg of acetaminophen), a table every 6 hours as needed for pain.
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol # 4, containing 60 mg of codeine phosphate and 300 mg of acetaminophen), a table every 4-6 hours as needed for pain.
For pain, opioid combinations are advised. For example, one Vicodin ES (10 mg 750 mg hydrocodone and acetaminophen) may be taken every 4-6 hours as needed for pain.
Opioids: Opioids are narcotic agents that act on the central nervous system. Side effects, including nausea, constipation, dizziness, sedation and respiratory depression, are common with opioid therapy. However, the relative risk of side effects opioidlike varies.
Although opioids as a class are effective for relieving dental pain, some commonly used formulas show poor efficacy for dental pain. Other drugs with fewer serious side effects can have similar results. For example, codeine alone has not been found as effective as other analgesics (acetaminophen and NSAIDs) for relief of dental pain. Oxycodone, hydrocodone and propoxyphene are about as effective as codeine. Dihydrocodeine, penta-and zocine meperidine show no advantages over codeine orally and may even be less effective. Their effectiveness in combination (combining opiods with acetaminophen and NSADs) is better than monotherapy.
Tramadol: Tramadol is a synthetic, centrally acting pain reliever. It is indicated for moderate to moderately severe oral pain. Its analgesic action affects both opioid receptor and serotonin uptake. This suggests that the effect of tramadol is not mainly through narcotic mechanism. Tramadol, a nonscheduled drug. Serious side effects generally associated with opioids, such as dependence, sedation, respiratory depression and constipation, are less often with this medication. Tramadol has a low rate of abuse, about one per 100,000 persons. The side effects commonly seen with tramadol include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and fatigue.
Tramadol in the absence of sedation is particularly important for the day of dental surgery. Tramadol does not have the same side effects as traditional NSAIDs or opioids. Side effects are usually mild and transient. Importantly, tramadol does not have the ceiling dose effect common to many other analgesics. Recent studies show that tramadol is a good and post-dental pain killer. They also show that tramadol has a dose-response. For example, in one study they reviewed, tramadol 200 mg was more effective than 100 mg after third molar extraction. Unlike aspirin and acetaminophen with codeine, a pain that lasts for about four hours, tramadol provides analgesia for five to six hours after dental surgery.
Benzodiazepines are increasingly being used to reduce patient anxiety. Their sedative, “the reduction of anxiety” and “memory” properties, with their mild respiratory depression, are particularly useful for reducing the “view” of dental pain. By reducing the fear of dental treatment, the patient becomes less sensitive to painful stimuli.
Midazolam: Midazolam has the ability to decrease postoperative anxiety. It provides surgical amnesia (memory blockage) that lasts approximately 25 minutes. A multidrug combination of fentanyl, midazolam and metho-hexital (commonly used in intraveous sedation for wisdom teeth removal) gives better pain control but produced deeper sedation.
Treatment of anxiety related to dental procedures is most useful for children. Extreme preoperative apprehension May need more anesthesia and lead to postoperative negative effects. Oral midazolam has been shown significantly to the amnesia of the child when it is given10 minutes before surgery. Recent clinical trials of oral tramadol mixed with midazolam provides effective pain relief during and after surgery for children.
Diazepam: Diazepam is another useful benzodiazepine that treats oral pain associated with muscle spasms. However, its use is limited by the long-term sedation, the potential for abuse and dependence potential. Diazepam May have additive effects with other central nervous system depressants. Combinations of benzodiazepines and opioids are used widely for conscious sedation but are associated with significant risks. These combinations May be used under adequate cardiopulmonary monitoring.
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Natural Cure Gout – Before You Take Your Next Pain Killer, Cure Your Gout Naturally
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Natural Cure Gout Remedies are among the fastest growing treatments for the most painful type of arthritis, gout. But did you know that millions of people are becoming addicted to painkillers for their gout pain?
Unfortunately, many of these people will be left with a disfigured joint, more gout attacks and an even more intense pain down the road. In fact, sometimes gout can be one of the most discouraging and painful diseases known to man. But it doesn’t have to be this way!
Thousands of people and even some traditional doctors are now choosing a healthier and simpler approach to gout. These people are using a natural cure gout treatment which works by flushing the cause of gout (uric acid). And not using pain relievers to hide the pain.
And the best part about this treatment is that you can do it from the comfort of your home with your diet, vitamins, minerals, and some simple lifestyle changes.
Why You Must Flush Uric Acid?
First off, you need to realize why you are suffering from gout. Gout is primarily a physical disease which is most often caused by your lifestyle. Research shows that being overweight, elevated alcohol consumption, poor dieting, inactivity, and hypertension are some of the primary causes of gout.
And this is partially the result of too much uric acid in the blood stream. Your body is always in the process of flushing many by products which can harm your health and uric acid is one. When uric acid is not flushed from the body, it usually is deposited between the joints and forms into crystals. The crystals are the cause of your pain.
Fortunately, gout research is showing that you can be pro-active about your health and cure the gout symptoms in a matter of days. Here are some suggestions reported from various gout studies.
5 Ways to Naturally Cure Gout
1. Most natural health experts recommend weaning yourself off of doctor-prescribed NSAIDs. Because NSAIDs often give the patient a sense of false hope and hide the pain, we strongly suggest curing the gout symptoms as opposed to hiding the symptoms. Though painful at first, you will ultimately be able to live gout free if you use simple natural remedies to flush uric acid.
2. Secondly, you should also make water your number 1 priority for your day. You should aim to drink at least 100 ounces of water per day. Water naturally cleanses and flushes your body of uric acid and other harmful toxins. By drinking water, you can become healthier and lose up to a pound of fat a week.
Fact! Most often hunger pains are simply the body asking for more water.
3. Thirdly, we also recommend a daily baking soda remedy. Because baking soda has a basic pH, you can actually neutralize uric acid in your body with a baking soda remedy. All you need to do is take a half a teaspoon of baking soda and add it to a tall glass of water. Drink up and remedy your gout attacks.
4. Research shows that gout sufferers are often deficient in vitamins A, B5 and E. Rather than supplementing all of these vitamins, we recommend eating about 8 cherries a day. Cherries are loaded with vitamins and have actually shown to reduce gout attacks.
5. Finally, we also stress education. Did you know that there are over 20 ways you can naturally cure your gout symptoms. And better yet, there are over 50 changes you can make with your lifestyle to prevent gout from ever affecting you again. Check out this Gout Remedy Report for everything you need to know.
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Natural Cure Gout Remedies are among the fastest growing treatments for the most painful type of arthritis, gout. But did you know that millions of people are becoming addicted to painkillers for their gout pain?
Unfortunately, many of these people will be left with a disfigured joint, more gout attacks and an even more intense pain down the road. In fact, sometimes gout can be one of the most discouraging and painful diseases known to man. But it doesn’t have to be this way!
Thousands of people and even some traditional doctors are now choosing a healthier and simpler approach to gout. These people are using a natural cure gout treatment which works by flushing the cause of gout (uric acid). And not using pain relievers to hide the pain.
And the best part about this treatment is that you can do it from the comfort of your home with your diet, vitamins, minerals, and some simple lifestyle changes.
Why You Must Flush Uric Acid?
First off, you need to realize why you are suffering from gout. Gout is primarily a physical disease which is most often caused by your lifestyle. Research shows that being overweight, elevated alcohol consumption, poor dieting, inactivity, and hypertension are some of the primary causes of gout.
And this is partially the result of too much uric acid in the blood stream. Your body is always in the process of flushing many by products which can harm your health and uric acid is one. When uric acid is not flushed from the body, it usually is deposited between the joints and forms into crystals. The crystals are the cause of your pain.
Fortunately, gout research is showing that you can be pro-active about your health and cure the gout symptoms in a matter of days. Here are some suggestions reported from various gout studies.
5 Ways to Naturally Cure Gout
1. Most natural health experts recommend weaning yourself off of doctor-prescribed NSAIDs. Because NSAIDs often give the patient a sense of false hope and hide the pain, we strongly suggest curing the gout symptoms as opposed to hiding the symptoms. Though painful at first, you will ultimately be able to live gout free if you use simple natural remedies to flush uric acid.
2. Secondly, you should also make water your number 1 priority for your day. You should aim to drink at least 100 ounces of water per day. Water naturally cleanses and flushes your body of uric acid and other harmful toxins. By drinking water, you can become healthier and lose up to a pound of fat a week.
Fact! Most often hunger pains are simply the body asking for more water.
3. Thirdly, we also recommend a daily baking soda remedy. Because baking soda has a basic pH, you can actually neutralize uric acid in your body with a baking soda remedy. All you need to do is take a half a teaspoon of baking soda and add it to a tall glass of water. Drink up and remedy your gout attacks.
4. Research shows that gout sufferers are often deficient in vitamins A, B5 and E. Rather than supplementing all of these vitamins, we recommend eating about 8 cherries a day. Cherries are loaded with vitamins and have actually shown to reduce gout attacks.
5. Finally, we also stress education. Did you know that there are over 20 ways you can naturally cure your gout symptoms. And better yet, there are over 50 changes you can make with your lifestyle to prevent gout from ever affecting you again. Check out this Gout Remedy Report for everything you need to know.
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