Antidepressiva zur Schmerztherapie - um Migräne, Fibromyalgie & Nervenschmerzen zu lindern

Effects and side effects of antidepressants for pain therapy, especially for conditions such as migraines, fibromyalgia, chronic (joint) pain, and nerve pain (so-called neuropathic pain). What are the effects and side effects? What dosages are appropriate? Patients are often irritated and sometimes feel offended when their doctor suggests antidepressants for pain. Why antidepressants? Are they addictive (NO!)? And what are their side effects? I explain why antidepressants can be useful for pain such as migraines, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and chronic (joint) pain. In chronic pain, so-called neurochemical changes are often found in the pain-processing areas, i.e., the brain and spinal cord. People with chronic pain have an increased need for the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. These influence both pain perception and sleep and mood. If the pain persists for years, the neurotransmitter reserves become exhausted, and the pain filters in the brain become increasingly permeable. The result: The smallest impulse is enough to trigger severe pain. Every stimulus is then transmitted unfiltered to the brain, and the affected person perceives even the smallest signals as extremely painful. For this reason, antidepressants are very important medications not only for the primary treatment of depression but also as part of pain therapy. Antidepressants are frequently used, especially for so-called neuropathic pain. In this context, in addition to the underlying and concomitant disease (pain and possibly depression), the kinetics and galenics of the active ingredient are also important. For example, the antidepressant amitriptyline reaches its maximum plasma level after approximately four hours. Therefore, it is recommended to take this medication around 6 p.m. as part of pain treatment, as the affected patient otherwise often experiences so-called daytime sleepiness. Typical side effects are: (1) nausea, (2) headaches, (3) weight gain, and (4) fatigue. Tips for nausea and loss of appetite 1. Take the tablets with meals. 2. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. 3. Drink plenty of water (still water). 4. If necessary, take stomach protection medication. Tips for fatigue and exhaustion: 1. Take walks in the fresh air (and in bright light). 2. Take the medication 1-2 hours before bedtime. 3. If depressed, use light therapy during the day. 4. Be careful when driving! Tips to prevent weight gain: 1. Conscious eating: fruits, vegetables, and whole foods. 2. Reduce highly sweetened fruit juices and sweets. 3. Exercise and sport. 4. If necessary, seek nutritional advice. ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ With "Video Visit Dr. Weigl," you've found the current, medical-scientific channel that describes topics related to medicine and health in an understandable way, but based on facts, guidelines, and studies. The starting point and focus is always the main symptom of pain. Pain is important, and we cannot live without it. At the same time, pain is also a warning signal, a symptom of almost all of our illnesses, the most common symptom for going to the doctor, and the most common reason why patients are worried and unwell. Are you interested in your health? Do you want to better understand your illnesses and the associated pain? Do you want to know which treatment options your doctor recommends? Then you've come to the right place! I offer you new articles and new tips every week to better understand illnesses and pain – knowledge for your health. ▬ Even more videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Medications for osteoarthritis:    • Arthrose heilen durch Medikamente (Diclo, ...   Pain relievers Ibuprofen & Diclofenac:    • Schmerzmittel Ibuprofen & Diclofenac - Wir...   Fever and pain reliever Paracetamol:    • Paracetamol Fehldosierungen und Nebenwirku...   Fentanyl - pain reliever and drug:    • Fentanyl (Opiat, Opioid) - Narkosemittel (...   Doctor-patient communication: Tips and questions:    • Arzt-Patienten Gespräch: Worauf sollte ich...   ▬ Recommended reading ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Depression and pain - The connection: https://www.goo.gl/GZ7Aqq Opioids and opiates - effects and side effects: https://www.goo.gl/1P69qD Medications such as NSAIDs for headaches and back pain: https://www.goo.gl/UL3XZL Holistic and multimodal pain therapy: https://www.goo.gl/RydKCw Pain relief - The role of endorphins: https://www.goo.gl/WvrWrV ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook:   / video-visite-1745648292427424   ►Website: https://www.bomedus.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬