Do Opioids Help to Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain?
The effectiveness of opioids in fibromyalgia pain relief is one of the key components to the controversy surrounding opioid use. Though patients claim that opioids provide them with significant symptom relief, some health care providers disagree. However, research shows that opioids are indeed helpful for relieving fibromyalgia pain. A recent study performed on long-acting opioids, including oxycodone, showed that fibromyalgia sufferers gained great relief from long-term use of opioids. Users reported a 38% average reduction in pain symptoms and also experienced: • fewer sleep disturbances • less anxiety and depression • increased mobility and enjoyment of life Do Opioids Cause Addiction? Despite their effectiveness, many patients and health care providers are concerned about the possibilities that opioids may cause tolerance and addiction in patients. Tolerance: Tolerance is actually a typical response to any type of medical intervention. After about two weeks on a medication your bod
