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Butalbital: Tension Headache Stopper

June 29th, 2010
cecilia asked:




 

School projects, meeting deadlines at the office and even household chores can be very stressful. The daily demands at school, at the workplace, and at home can cause headache to even the most patient and determined person. Severe headaches are not only painful and uncomfortable, they can also be downright debilitating. The moment that our daily stress and anxieties mount and overwhelm us, it is not uncommon for us to experience what doctors call a tension headache.

Tension-type headaches often occur or become more severe when one is under a lot of stress, mentally and emotionally. Several controlled studies have found tension headache sufferers to report higher levels of stress, and to have significantly higher levels of depression or anxiety, suppressed anger, and muscle tension than those without headaches. Minimizing stress and getting enough sleep and regular exercise are often recommended to people with tension-type headaches.

Tension headaches are the most common type of primary headache. As many as 90% of adults have had or will have tension headaches. They are more common among women than men. This kind of headache may have several symptoms, such as uncomfortable sensations described as throbbing, aching, or dull pain. Many people have also reported feeling certain heaviness in and around the head. Individuals dealing with this kind of sensation or headache may also experience discomfort that is often worsened by movement or pressure. The pain may be connected to or exacerbated by one’s irritability, sleeping problems, and fatigue. A tension type of headache is more common and typically experienced as a dull pain felt in the back of the neck or in a “headband” distribution. It may be associated with tender nodules in the neck called trigger points, or with tenderness in the muscles around the head. Tension headaches symptoms are caused by muscle contractions in the head, neck, and shoulder area.

The good news is, there are a lot of medications for treating tension headaches. One such medication is Butalbital, a safe and FDA-approved drug. Butalbital is classified as a barbiturate and is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines for migraine and tension-related headaches. As a sedative, the drug contains chemicals that are commonly found in other barbiturate products. Barbiturates act by calming the nervous system and, thus, relieving pain sensations in the process.

While taking Butalbital is an effective means of pain relief, it also has its minor drawbacks. If taken without the doctor’s prescription or in excessive amounts, the said drug can be very addictive. There are many cases of people who have developed a dependency on Butalbital’s calming effects. Instead of being a medicine for treating pain, the drug is abused and used as a form of psychological and emotional “escape hatch” by patients who disobeyed doctor’s orders or went beyond what was prescribed. Continued misuse Butalbital is often made worse by using the drug together with alcohol, tranquilizers, and other muscle relaxants — an act that could put a person’s life in mortal danger.

However, as it is often said, there is nothing wrong with the drug or medicine per se. It is the person failings, and not necessarily the drug’s ingredients, that cause an addiction. If used under the supervision of a medical professional, Butalbital can be an effective drug for relieving pain.

Even if one can buy butalbital without prescription, it is important to always follow doctor’s instructions regarding the use of this or any other medicine. Taking care of pain should not lead to an addiction that could cause discomfort, and worse, even death.



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Is there a low dose or alternative of Flexeril that won’t make me drowsy?

June 29th, 2010
angimomee asked:


I have a knee injury, deveoloped hip bursitis from limping, and my back has been strained as a result of both. I can take Flexeril at night and it lasts for 12 hours, but it makes me very tired. I also have been taking Ibuprophen for swelling and Percocet as needed for pain. I’m looking for an alternate muscle relaxer to help during the day so I can avoid the Percocet. Any ideas?

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Why Do People Abuse Steroids?

June 28th, 2010
Gabriel Adams asked:




Abuse of anabolic steroids typically starts in adolescence and is driven by the desire to improve performance and physical appearance. This is unlike abuse of other illicit substances such as heroin, cocaine and marijuana that are taken for the euphoric feelings that accompany them.

Anabolic steroids are mainly taken by professional bodybuilders in order to increase muscle mass and size and by other professional athletes who wish to enhance their athletic performance and reduce body fat. These physical and performance enhancing effects of steroid boost strength and confidence, leading abusers to ignore the potential long-term and often fatal damage that these substances can cause.

Teenagers typically start taking anabolic steroids in an attempt to emulate professional athletes whom they idolize. Persistent reports of professional athletes and the abuse of anabolic steroids inadvertently endorses its use and sends out a damaging message to the youth that bigger and faster is better and you do what it takes to become the best.

Abuse of anabolic steroids is also widespread among people who suffer from muscle dysmorphia, a behavioral syndrome that causes them to have a distorted image of their body. Typically, men with this condition think they look too weak and small and take steroids to increase the size of their muscles. Women who suffer from this condition mistakenly think they look flabby and fat and resort to taking steroids in an attempt to lose body fat.

Adverse effects of anabolic steroid abuse

While short term use of anabolic steroid has performance enhancing effects, inappropriate and long term use can cause a host of damaging effects, many of which are long lasting and irreversible. Some of the negative health consequences of anabolic steroid abuse include early heart attacks, kidney failure, strokes, serious physiatrist problems and liver tumors.

Another dangerous consequence of steroid abuse arises from the fact that steroids are typically injected into the body, increasing the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS or hepatitis B and C when needles are shared or non-sterile needles are used.

Effective treatment for anabolic steroid abuse

Effective treatment for abuse of anabolic steroid is largely based on providing supportive therapy and educating patients on the adverse effects of steroid abuse. Steroid abusers undergoing treatment are also educated on the severe withdrawal symptoms that can be expected and are routinely evaluated for suicidal thoughts. If symptoms are prolonged or severe, medications and sometimes hospitalization is needed.

Medications in steroid treatment largely deal with restoring the hormonal system that has been severely disrupted by steroid abuse and with treating specific withdrawal symptoms. Analgesics are given for relief from joint and muscle pain and headaches, and antidepressants may be prescribed to treat long-term and severe depression.



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