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RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC PARACTEMOL USE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IS IT SAFE

For many Brits, taking paracetamol is part of the daily routine. Whether it’s swallowing a couple of pills before bed when a headache comes on, taking them to mask period pains, or to avoid a dreaded morning hangover. Research demonstrates that 1 in 8 Brits are reliant on paracetamol and take it everyday. Paracetamol is …

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OPIOIDS AND OPIOID DEPENDANCE

Opioids are highly addictive, in large part because they activate powerful reward centres in your brain. Opioids trigger the release of endorphins, your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters. Endorphins muffle your perception of pain and boost feelings of pleasure, creating a temporary but powerful sense of well-being, which can easily lead a person to opioid dependence. Opioids …

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FIBROMYALGIA

Dr Gerard Sinovich Lead pain Consultant at Panaceapainreliefclinic  provides an update on what we need to know about Fibromyalgia   Fibromyalgia is a long term condition that cause pain all over the body,as well as widespread pain,other symptoms of fibromyalgia include: -increased sensitivity to pain -muscle stiffness -difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep -Fatigue -problems …

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