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Pharmacological intervention — the use of medicine — treats numerous neurological ailments. The exact type of drug you need depends on what disorder needs to be treated.
Of the many uses available, pharmacological intervention is most often used for:
In some cases, pharmacological intervention is used in conjunction with other therapies to achieve the desired result. In other instances, it may not be used at all. For the most effective treatment of neurological issues in the NY and NJ area, visit the physicians at Neuro Injury Specialists. Dr. Mark Cohen is a renowned neurologist and leader in the field. Along with Dr. Dmitriy Dvoskin and Dr. Leon Reyfman, they get to the root of your problem and give you the answers you need.
Pharmacological intervention comes in a variety of forms.
Most people think of pills when thinking of pharmaceuticals, but they can take other forms such as:
Some neurological problems can have more than one treatment or may rely on multiple treatments. For instance, you may receive Botox® injections for prevention of migraines, as well as oral medication should migraine triggers lead to a severe headache. It may take time to find the right combination of therapies that work for you.
Combining an array of therapies is usually done to maximize the effectiveness of your entire therapy as a whole.
There are innumerable options to be used in tandem with drugs, such as:
Physical therapy helps move and manipulate the body, where psychotherapy focuses on the mind. Neurostimulation is an external non-invasive intervention. Homeopathy uses only natural treatments and can sometimes have surprisingly good results.
A traumatic brain injury can have many causes, just as it can have a multitude of treatments with varying results.
The intervention is specific to your needs and type of TBI that may include:
The procedure for treating a concussion, for example, is far different from treating a penetrating injury. Sometimes, your physician recommends that injuries like concussions from sports activities or minor falls be treated at home with over-the-counter pain medication, rest and monitoring.
A penetrating injury, on the other hand, brings more problems with it, such as soft tissue damage, bleeding and possible nerve damage. In these cases, you may need pain medicine, a clotting agent or neuropathy medication. Physical therapy may also be part of your treatment plan.
Pharmacological intervention can certainly be used to treat anxiety and depression. It’s usually provided in combination with psychotherapy to achieve the best results. Depression and anxiety are normally remedied with anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medications.
The types of drugs available for pain are endless. The difficult part is finding what works for you with the least number of side effects.
From the two basic categories of pain medication — opioid and non-opioid — you and your doctor may decide to try a number of options that may include:
Pain management includes not only the physical pain that you’re experiencing, but the sleep problems and depression that may accompany your pain. While NSAIDS may help with the pain if it’s mild to moderate, anti-depressants not only help alleviate depression, but also aid in the lessening of pain, particularly neurological pain. Anticonvulsants can do the same and muscle relaxants can help with the pain of spasms or back pain. Capsaicin — the hot in hot peppers — is also proven as an effective topical pain reliever but must be used with caution under your doctor’s supervision.
Pharmacological intervention is almost always used for chronic headaches. When headaches change the way you experience them, such as happens with cluster headaches or tension headaches, contact Neuro Injury Specialists.
Together, Drs. Cohen, Dvoskin and Reyfman:
Your treatment plan will be as individual as you are. The pharmacological intervention may only be a small part of your healing journey. With Dr. Cohen, your healing journey will be a safe one.
