Sometimes the things that irritate the body can be the most helpful to it. At least, this is the case for the active component of chili peppers. An irritant for many animals, including humans, the component capsaicin causes the peppers to taste “hot” (Mason, 2004). This aspect of the chili pepper causes the neurons to be excited and increases the sensitivity, which causes itchiness and burning sensations (Mason, 2004). These sensations are the defense mechanisms by chili peppers to protect it from being eaten by other species. So how could something that creates an instant negative response in the body be good for it? When extracted and used in a unique method, the capsaicin that creates a burning sensation can actually bring a better …show more content…
The capsaicin treatment was considerably more successful than the placebo for both sections of participants. Side effects were seen in 54% of the patients using capsaicin. One version of this study was done before but this study gave a lower effective level than the previous study. This study is difficult to have a double blind study because there is a stinging feeling when the topical treatment is applied. The result was that for every six neuropathic patients, one patient would benefit from the treatment. For every eight musculoskeletal patients, one person would benefit. Capsaicin is a great last hope for those patients who have gone through years of pain and will go through years of more. Although the pain may not be completely subsided, the little amount of help is still more of what these patients want. In addition, a major plus side to capsaicin is that it is an over-the-counter treatment for the topical treatment. In conclusion, while there are other more effective treatments for chronic pain, for those whom nothing else works it is the best method, as “even a small reduction in pain can be beneficial” (Mason, 2004).
What does this really mean for the patients of chronic pain? If there are better treatments available, why choose capsaicin? The difference between capsaicin and other treatments is that this treatment can be applied to the skin. For example, oral intake is an alternative treatment for say for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which causes
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* Acupuncture is said to help relieve pain by either diverting or changing the painful sensations that are sent to the brain to then alert you to the pain within the body. (Arthritis Research UK)
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Conservative treatment notes included aquatic physical therapy, acupuncture, narcotic pain medications, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS or TNS), psychologist, and hypnosis. The patient also has tried and failed multiple over-the counter and prescription remedies for her opioid induced constipation including diet modification, stool softeners, and laxatives including Miralax, Senokot, Metamucil. Ducalax. It was noted that Movantik is being provided to help her with this situation. As per interval changes, the patient complains of ongoing neck and left upper extremity pain, and an increase in low back and left lower extremity pain. Patient states that she fell at home 2 weeks ago. She states that she injured her right arm and it has been swollen for 2 weeks. The pain score is 10 without medications and 2 with medications. The medications prescribed are keeping the patient functional, allowing for increased mobility, and tolerance of activities of daily living, and home exercises. Current medications incldue Nucynta, Percocet, Restoril as necessary for insomnia, Cymbalta, Neurontin, Cselebrex, Robaxin, Prilosec, Singulair, Vagifem, and
The etiology of chronic pain is complex and may be due to a number of different factors. Current therapeutics often fail to produce adequate analgesia for moderate-to-severe pain
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