The widespread increase in addiction to opioid medications and the serious consequences of this increase have been well publicized in recent years. Chronic pain affects many Americans who may also struggle with substance abuse. For patients who suffer from chronic pain who also struggle with an addiction to opioids, it can be difficult to find a medication that is both effective and non-addictive. Healthcare providers often use a multimodal approach…

Migraines are a prevalent condition with few treatments that are both consistently effective and also safe to use on a regular basis. It is estimated that as many as 1 out of every 4 or 5 women experience migraines in the U.S. and as many as 1 out of 10 men. Many patients (up to 1.2 million each year) visit an emergency room seeking treatment for a migraine. Current treatments…

There are few effective treatments for migraines that are manufactured today. Low dose naltrexone is currently being studied as a possible treatment for prevention of episodic migraines. A large number of people suffer from migraines which can be severely debilitating. It has been estimated that as many as 18% of women and 6% of men suffer from migraines in the U.S.  In most cases the migraine is severe enough that…

Low dose naltrexone (LDN) has gained more mainstream acceptance in a wide range of medical fields. Its low incidence of side effects, combined with its potential to improve quality of life for patients with chronic conditions, make it an excellent candidate for experimental research. In a comprehensive literature review published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the reviewers concluded that: “Low-dose naltrexone provides an alternative in medical management…

Low dose naltrexone is used to treat a variety of chronic conditions that often do not respond to other treatments. The drug has been getting a lot of attention lately from both prescribers and patients due to its demonstrated efficacy and safety and also its low monthly cost. However there is a lot of misinformation out there about the correct dosing for naltrexone. While the research on low dose naltrexone…

The management of chronic pain in most cases involves the prescribing of opioids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These classes of drugs often have undesirable adverse effects and drug interactions. There is a significant need to find ways to treat pain that have less adverse effects and less risk of addiction. A promising treatment for pain that is being studied is low dose naltrexone, an opioid antagonist that was first used…

The most common cause of peripheral neuropathy in all patients is diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy can result in pain and numbness in the legs and arms, hypoglycemia unawareness, difficulty standing and sitting, along with many other symptoms. The best way to treat and prevent diabetic neuropathy is to effectively manage blood sugar levels. While working on managing diabetes, there are multiple treatments available from a compounding pharmacy to provide symptomatic relief…

Vulvodynia is a condition characterized by chronic vulvar pain that may include a burning or itching sensation. The condition is not caused by an infection or acute injury but often to neurological pain. The pain can be exacerbated by certain movements that cause friction like with bike riding or sitting. Pain is generally least noticeable when lying down. Pudendal, ilioinguinal, or genitofemoral neuralgia is often the cause of vulvar pain…

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), sometimes also called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is a neuro-inflammatory disorder characterized by chronic, intense pain. It is often caused by damage to nerves from an injury but there are cases where the cause is not known. The condition likely develops after an injury due to a dysfunction in the nervous systems, although there may be many factors that contribute to its development. The most…

Athletes with different weights, metabolism, and dietary needs may require strengths and combinations of medications individualized to their needs. Multiple ingredients can be combined into one cream to treat different kinds of pain while minimizing the use of narcotics. While athletes can definitely benefit from sports medicine compounding, many of the treatments can also be used for anyone who is active and works out. Considerations for compounding for athletes are…