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      Would you like to participate in clinical trials for patients with painful conditions?   University College London’s Analgesia Centre (UCLAC) is a research unit which performs clinical trials on the latest...

Introduction Control Pain- Live Life is a new educational resource for patients by Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd. with contributions from Action on Pain (independent patient support group) If you, or someone you know, is affected...

Introduction Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant prescribed for treatment of various forms of pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain) and to prevent migraine headaches. Amitryptilline was originally formulated as an antidepressant although when...

Introduction Dysmenorrhea or a painful menstrual period is a condition that refers to the pain and discomfort associated with menstruation. The pain can be of a dull, aching or cramping nature and can be...

Introduction Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is typically a soft-tissue injury characterized by an inflammation of the muscles, nerves, ligaments or tendons. In fact, it is an umbrella term, used to refer to various kinds...

            I reviewed a 47 year old lady in the Pain Clinic. She had an accident falling over a pavement curb in which she fractured her thumb, wrist and...

      Introduction Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are drugs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects .i.e. reducing pain, fever and inflammation. The most common traditional NSAIDs include: · Aspirin · Ibuprofen (Motrin,...

Introduction Buprenorphine is an opioid drug, having a combination of agonist and antagonist properties. Buprenorphine is known to produce the action of natural endorphins by stimulating the opioid receptors in the brain and spinal...

      Fibromyalgia – The Condition Widespread pain especially affecting the neck, shoulders and back, associated with multiple trigger points which, when touched can reproduce the pain. Associated with a low mood and...

A 23 year old lady was seen in the Pain Clinic. She had a fall down some stairs whilst wearing a rucksack and bruised the left side of her chest- rib fractures were excluded...