Category: Medication

Genitofemoral Neuralgia Genitofemoral neuralgia is one of the most common causes of lower abdominal and pelvic pain. It’s main symptoms include are burning pain and numbness over the lower abdomen that radiates to to...

Ilioinguinal Neuralgia Ilioinguinal neuralgia is one of the most common causes of lower abdominal and pelvic pain. It’s main symptoms include are burning pain and numbness over the lower abdomen that radiates to to...

  Post-Herpetic Neuralgia Post-herpetic neuralgia is a painful condition that persists after a shingles episode is over. The sharp and shooting pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia occurs in the same area as that of...

Migraines A migraine is defined as a throbbing or pulsating headache that is limited to one side of the head (a unilateral headache). They are usually characterised by severe pain and are accompanied by...

The treatment plan for neck pain is devised in accordance with the severity of pain and discomfort.  This follows a thorough and complex diagnosis and examination process, which is outlined on this page.   Diagnosing...

Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, or Fibromyalgia Pain Syndrome, is a chronic and widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder. It is defined as a long-term, body-wide pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues...

Fibromyalgia, or Fibromyalgia Pain Syndrome, is a chronic and widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder. It is defined as a long-term, body-wide pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues in...

Introduction Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant prescribed for treatment of various forms of pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain) and to prevent migraine headaches. Amitryptilline was originally formulated as an antidepressant although when...

Recommendations for patients using Butrans (Transdermal Burenorphine) patch for th management of chronic non-malignant pain who experience erythematous (red) rash/ skin irritation at the site of the patch. Up to 10% of patients who...

The role of Lidocaine (Lignocaine) Plasters (Versartis/ Lidoderm) in the management of painful conditions) Links to information on the role of Lidocaine (Lignocaine) Plasters (Versartis/ Lidoderm) in the management of painful conditions Lidocaine (Lignocaine)...