The primary outcome was an approximate 50% reduction in pain as a result of treatment. Tricylic antidepressants, traditional anticonvulsants and opioids were found to be better for short-term pain ...
NHS guidelines say: Antidepressants can be used for some chronic-pain conditions, including nerve pain and fibromyalgia Strong opioid painkillers, which can be addictive, are not recommended ...
Antidepressants and anticonvulsant sare still considered the first choice of treatment in neuropathic pain syndrome. Opioids can be used in the treatment of neuropathic pain syndrome, but only as ...
The researchers also found that the vagus nerve was necessary for the gut's antidepressant and anxiety-relieving effects. The vagus nerve has long been known for its critical role in brain/gut ...