Lyrica (pregabalin) is a Schedule V (Schedule 5) controlled substance, the lowest schedule for abuse potential, as defined by the DEA. It is not a narcotic (opioid), but is used to treat various types of nerve pain (diabetic neuropathy, herpes zoster), as well as epilepsy, fibromyalgia ...
If you see a decaying animal or a pile of garbage, you step around it. Your dog, though, wants to roll in it. The grosser the smell, the better it is to your dog. One theory is that dogs like to cover their own scent with icky odors to make it easier to surprise prey. You pr...
Peripheral neuropathy often presents with pain, weakness, altered balance and co-ordination, pins and needles and numb feet. You can find out more about this cause of numb feet and toes, including the symptoms and causes in the peripheral neuropathy section.3...
"[But] I think the whole idea of understanding people's life story ... is something which we should not get rid of. We need to listen to people. Let's not take all of the psychology out of psychiatry. But let's try to stick to theories where the science is really good." Now Th...
Also, any chronic or debilitating diseases that cause: Peripheral neuropathy, Severe nausea, Seizures, Persistent/Severe muscle spasms, Cachexia (wasting syndrome), Tourette’s syndrome, and Intractable pain. You can also petition the Arkansas Department of Health if you don’t have one of the abo...
It's the only HSAN that causes the inability to sweat. HSAN II, or congenital insensitivity to pain, is a lot like CIPA. People with HSAN II, which is also called congenital sensory neuropathy or CSN, suffer from the same kind of profound sensory loss, but they retain the ability to...
Supplements for Joint Pain: 10 Effective Options Immune Function Copper helps neutrophils, monocytes, T lymphocyte and natural killer cells, and other infection-fighting cells to keep the immune system functioning properly. It also has antimicrobial properties to help fight infection and helps the bod...
Capsaicin is the super ingredient in many creams, lotions, and patches that bring on heat to quickly quash pain from arthritis and neuropathy. In one study, it cut discomfort from arthritis and fibromyalgia by half in just a few weeks. Results from other studies were less convincing, suggesting...
Diabetics' feet are at two general disadvantages that can lead to specific, serious foot problems. In addition to reduced circulation, a loss of feeling in the foot, called neuropathy, can prevent diabetics from feeling the small aches and pains that normally signal to us that we've been cut...
Causes of Female Adult Acne Hormonal Fluctuations:One of the most significant contributors to adult acne in women is hormonal changes. The menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can lead to fluctuations in hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. These flu...