The physical cause of neuropathic pain is damaged peripheral nerves and as one medical expert notes, may also be due to the attempt of damaged nerves to fire across damaged sections of the peripheral nerve. See: References #1 to #3 Somatization Disorders Somatization disorder is a long-term (chronic) condition in […]
Neuropathic Pain
How is Neuropathic Pain Treated?
FACT: Neuropathic pain does NOT respond to ‘normal’ pain medications. Pain signals from an external stimulus like a cut or from an internal broken bone are treated with many well-known treatment options for pain. Pain signals from damaged nerves which send real, but faulty signals to the brain must be […]
When Suffering from Neuropathic Pain Biofeedback May Be an Option
When suffering from Neuropathic Pain biofeedback may be a possible option. Patients who are considering opiates, which can turn out to be more of a problem than the disease – should read Andy Griffiths’ story (of TV fame) who notes the success of Biofeedback in his story (page 96ff) in the […]
Why Some Cope Better with Chronic Pain
NOTE: The science in this article is based upon a review of, “The Brain” by Carl Zimmer, Award Winning Biology writer, June 2011 issue of DISCOVER Magazine. It is highly recommended that you read this great article. There are no medical tools, stethoscopes or thermometers, to measure or determine objectively […]