The simple answer to this is believed to be through potentiation of endogenous opioid activity, though this is uncertain. SNRIs (not NSRIs) are essentially selective versions of TriCyclic Antidepressants. There is evidence that TCAs potentiate opioid analgaesia, which could be the mechinism of action.
Nerve pain is also know as peripheral neuropathy. It is when there is damage to the peripheral nervous system caused by disease or trauma. Nerve pain can be treated with a range of drugs including trycyclics and pregabelin. Antidepressants have been known to alleviate nerve pain. If you live in a state that permits medical cannabis, then you are fortunate, because cannabis has been shown to be effective for successfully treating a wide range of neuropathic disorders.
If anything, some antidepressants assist with reduction in pain. For example, Cymbalta (duloxetine) is FDA approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain conditions such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, as well as fibromyalgia pain.
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Neuropathic pain can indeed be caused by alcoholism. Sufferers should contact their doctor at the earliest opportunity to treat the both the pain problem and the alcoholism.
For treating neuropathic pain.
origin of Nociceptive and Neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain can be treated by a doctor or with medication from a surgeon or a doctor. I would say go to your local doctor that can give you a prescription for medication that can help.
Yes, it is prescribed for neuropathic pain and can be very effective. As always, each of us react differently to meds, so your reaction may be different than mine.
Pain is a subjective phenomenon, and can't be measured with a physical instrument.
It has analgesic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic and sleep-modulating activities and is indicated for treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain. However, it should be noted that gabapentin is not PBS reimbursed for neuropathic pain.
Neuropathic pain often appears to have no obvious cause but some causes include alcoholism, back, leg and hip problems. Symptoms include shooting and burning pain and tingling and numbness.
The pleasant euphoria distracts users.