The National Health Service has withdrawn from the market some medicines used until now by those who suffer from chronic pain. Among the affected patients is Lady Gaga!
Lady Gaga suffers from fibromyalgia, a condition whose symptoms include almost unbearable pain throughout the body, muscle stiffness and migraines. When the signs of the disease appeared, the star took the treatment prescribed by the doctor, which consists of some strong painkillers such as Pregabalin and Tramadol, but recently these were banned by the authorities in force. What happens to patients affected by such a measure?
Des Quinn, chairman of Fibromyalgia Action UK, believes the NHS’s decision is “a big setback in the treatment of fibromyalgia. As a result, the quality of life of patients suffering from such will be reduced. Tramadol treatments have long been scientifically studied and there is evidence of their effectiveness, which has now been ignored by decision-making institutions,” he concluded.
At the moment, the causes of fibromyalgia are not known, it is only known that the condition usually appears between the ages of 25 and 55. In addition to the almost unbearable pain throughout the body, patients also complain of difficulty concentrating and digestive problems.
Some studies claim that chronic pain is triggered by an infection, a stroke, or a period of intense emotional stress, and there is no cure for fibromyalgia at this time. There is only an amelioration of the symptoms, so that the person affected by such a disorder can lead a relatively normal life.
Lady Gaga and American actor Morgan Freeman are among the most famous patients who have struggled with chronic pain for years. “It makes me so angry that people don’t believe fibromyalgia exists,” the singer, who revealed she also had the condition six years ago, tells us. “The world needs to be more empathetic. Chronic pain is no joke! It’s like waking up every day knowing how you’re going to feel all day,” Lady Gaga concluded.
The decision to ban prescription painkillers for fibromyalgia was made because of the abuse that occurs around the world. Many users of Pregabalin and Tramadol become dependent on the substances contained in these pain relievers, which is why it has been concluded that it is better to remove them from use. But many people believe that such a measure is an exaggeration with stinging effects for patients, whether they are famous or not.
Instead of Tramadol, Pregabalin or sedatives, the new medical recommendations for those affected by chronic pain are to take antidepressants, which have the side effect of reducing pain. Antidepressants may be an acceptable solution, but you can also become addicted to them.
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2023-09-27 07:04:56
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