opioid

  1. JamieMarc

    Study reveals how female hormones trigger opioid production for pain suppression

    Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that acts via an immune cell and points toward a different way of treating chronic pain. Female hormones can suppress pain by making immune cells near the spinal cord produce opioids, a new study from researchers at UC San Francisco has found. This...
  2. JamieMarc

    Medical News: New Compound Potentially an Opioid Alternative

    I came across an article this morning that was fascinating and wanted to share. Search for "Compound mimics cannabis for pain relief without the side effects: Mouse study points to effective opioid alternative" to find the article. It also has a link to redirect to an article in Nature where the...
  3. longtimer

    Opioid long term use and increased pain

    Hi - I was given Tramadol about 15 years ago and have been on it ever since. My fibro pain has dramatically worsened in the last 3 years and my doctor wants me to get off the drug because he says it can cause opioid-induced hyperalgesia - or increased pain. Has anyone else experienced this? or...
  4. WithMyLaserPun

    Tapentadol

    Hi everyone, I hope you're all feeling OK today. <3 I have some queries about your experiences on Tapantadol, which I started four days ago. I started Tapentadol (Palexia) four days ago, 50mg in the morning and 50mg at night. I am feeling very wasted for about 4 hours after taking it in the...
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